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covetous

[kuhv-i-tuhs] / ˈkʌv ɪ təs /


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It may, at least, offer the FA some protection from covetous advances being made in Tuchel's direction from elite clubs, something which cannot be discounted should England's World Cup be a success.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

For a very long time, other nations have been sizing up California with a covetous eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 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

With a parting glance at the Hixby’s Guide—did Penelope imagine it, or was it a longing, greedy, covetous sort of glance?—he left.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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