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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

One reason for targeting Ashaal could have been run-of-the-mill avarice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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

The head of Dagestan, Sergei Melikov, has said the causes of the incident were "greed and avarice" which had allowed all rational safety rules to be broken.

From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2023

"Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for power."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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