acquisitive

Example Sentences

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“The Man of Property,” which introduces us to the affluent and acquisitive Forsyte family, was published in 1906 and was planned as a standalone novel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"We are doing all we can to reduce thefts and pursue offenders, especially those prolific and habitual offenders, who cause misery within the community," said Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman, the NPCC’s lead for acquisitive crime.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024

By confronting the emptiness of consumerism, the Sex Pistols encourage listeners to get beyond object-oriented, acquisitive pursuits.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

If Son were to indulge his acquisitive leanings now, his timing could be fortuitous given depressed valuations and a relative lack of funding for the early-stage startups that he typically targets, some analysts say.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

He threw the gold coin into the grave with Laura, then he pushed more earth into the hole, to hide the coin from acquisitive gravediggers.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman