cupidity
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“Experience shows that it is not wise to trust human cupidity where it has the opportunity to aggrandize itself at the expense of others,” they wrote.
From Barron's ● May 2, 2026
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
The commission explained that public health policies would “protect one set of human beings from being the victims of disease and death through the selfish cupidity of others.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 28, 2020
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
“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
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