cupidity

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The dribbling of classic works into the public domain every year on Jan. 1 may be gratifying, but it also serves to underscore the stupidity and cupidity of our convoluted copyright system.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022

Their cupidity quickly becomes an existential threat to all of the people and things that define the city, condemning them to a subterranean life at the bottom of the void.

From The Verge • Sep. 1, 2018

Preaching morality while practicing cupidity can be tricky, but various American governments have done it for years regarding smoking.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2017

On its heels The wolf appeared, whose name is Avarice, Made thin by a cupidity that steals Insatiably out of its own increase, Obtained from many people it made poor.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2013

“O’Dell,” Quentin replied, in all sincerity, “I’m worried that your insatiable cupidity will ultimately prove to be something less than a virtue for our club.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam