Example Sentences

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Over time, this idea that work is holy became a justification for acquisitiveness.

From Salon • May 26, 2025

Like so much in our culture, it’s the acquisitiveness that gets highlighted.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Being known for self-absorption and acquisitiveness is a burden.

From Washington Post • Jan. 16, 2020

Louisa May Alcott’s 150-year-old novel, “Little Women,” has remained in print despite a message strongly at odds with contemporary mantras of acquisitiveness, self-indulgence, self-promotion and vulgarity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2018

Milkman used to wonder at her specificity and her acquisitiveness until he reminded himself that Pilate and Reba celebrated no holidays.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison