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

You fought—alone— For a sublime ideal; I as one Among the money-grubbing multitude.

From Love's Comedy by Herford, C. H. (Charles Harold)