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"Greedy" in a Sentence (14 examples)
A miser hoards money not because he is prudent but because he is greedy.
Don't be so greedy or you'll wind up with nothing.
That proposal may be a way to kill two birds with one stone, but we also have to be careful not to get greedy and spoil everything.
Shylock is greedy, and what is worse, very stingy.
The roots of the plant are greedy for water.
Don't be so greedy.
Greedy cats are out for a fast buck.
Don't put your greedy hands on my money.
The greedy little child ate all the food.
He is selfish and greedy.
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For with ſuch puiſſance and impetuous maine / Thoſe Champions broke on them, that forſt the fly, / Like ſcattered Sheepe, whenas the Shepherds ſwaine / A Lyon and a Tigre doth eſpye, / With greedy pace forth ruſhing from the foreſt nye.
“[…] Churchill, my dear fellow, we have such greedy sharks, and wolves in lamb's clothing. Oh, dear, there's so much to tell you, so many warnings to give you, but all that must be postponed for the moment.”
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Suppoſe they be in number infinit, Yet being voyd of Martiall diſcipline, All running headlong after greedie ſpoiles: […] Their careleſſe ſwords ſhal lanch their fellows throats And make vs triumph in their ouerthrow.
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