greed
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Once more, we are at the tumultuous intersection of greed and hope.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
I never wanted, nor do I want, to be wealthy, so greed and hurry never clouded my thinking.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
“This criminal enterprise was built on greed so brazen it borders on cartoonish,” said Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
But as ugly as greed can be, it can be oh so beautiful.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
The town’s mightiest symbol suddenly found itself on its knees because of the blindness of its greed and its utter lack of caution.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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