greed

Example Sentences

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Sentencing her, Judge Jason Taylor KC said: "Blinded by your greed you persistently and manipulatively pulled whatever lever you thought necessary to fund your extravagant lifestyle."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

On the darker side, I’ve seen gluttonous greed and an utterly neurotic need to fit in and be seen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He said all these issues were grounded in the greed of the nation’s wealthiest residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

He added: “Fear and greed move the markets, and we are seeing both of those in action right now.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

“He wields 10,000 hands of anger, greed, and revenge. He is the sworn enemy of Incandesto.”

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo