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avarice

[av-er-is] / ˈæv ər ɪs /


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The death of a British teen reveals a bizarre tale of avarice and deception.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 11, 2026

Behind the rhetoric of sisterhood lurks avarice and greed.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2025

But some of the most striking examples are not of intentional cruelty or blatant avarice but of simple blind spots.

From Salon Dec. 31, 2024

Walsh’s attorneys said in a court filing that he wasn’t motivated by avarice, but desperation.

From Seattle Times Nov. 9, 2023

The plaque read: “This species became extinct through the avarice and thoughtlessness of man.”

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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