money-grubbing

Example Sentences

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“The main thing,” Zwickel said in a phone interview, “was about bringing out his humanity, making sure he wasn’t just this money-grubbing caricature.”

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2023

I didn't volunteer to support corrupt, money-grubbing contractors, nor work for commanders only interested in themselves.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2022

Truman’s ostensible modesty in his presidential retirement is commonly used as a reproach to his money-grubbing successors.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2021

“This is a money-grubbing story,” said his attorney, Patrick McShane.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2021

He has never come into touch with the sordid needs of these money-grubbing days.

From The Great Prince Shan by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)