as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
she possesses the unmistakable mercenariness of a confirmed gold digger
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greed
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Trump has opened our eyes to the consequences of extreme greed, corruption, cruelty, and utter disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026 -
But the 1993 prehistory-meets-futuristic technology thriller was already edging into darker territory as dazzling scientific innovation collided with corporate greed, hubris and industrial sabotage, and awe made way for fear.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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“Mercenariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercenariness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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