covetous

Example Sentences

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His covetous comments about Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, deepened concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Does she ever throws a covetous glance at Draper's set-up?

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

It’s gotten to the point where people in that world are covetous of an invitation from Michael Yon.

From Slate • May 11, 2024

“I’ve asked Ted Sarandos why he’s so covetous of awards: ‘You guys are really, really spending,’” says O’Neil.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023

He had seen them on the kingsroad, troupes of mothers and children and anxious fathers who had gazed on his horses and wagons with covetous eyes.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin