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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

The Laguna Beach space, a 1,000-square-foot love letter to fairy tales, is a fantastical, mystical wonderland, where fables of lost love, ghostly pets and irresistible avarice are told via miniature installations and ornate, storybook art.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 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

It would, no doubt, make them wealthy beyond the dreams of avarice.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2022

If the conscience of the Scythedom fails, replaced by the avarice of privilege, we could become our own worst enemy again.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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