covet
verb (used with object)
to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others.
have coveted
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present perfectof covet.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Strongmen have coveted this game for nearly as long as the World Cup has existed, attempting to bend a sport that belongs to everyone into the glorification of one man.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
First of all, there is historical precedent, since several previous U.S. presidents have coveted the giant Arctic island for various reasons.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2025
Rodgers may also have coveted what Tom Brady enjoyed last year: a relatively clean break from his longtime employer, a hero’s welcome in a new city and an I-told-you-so championship run.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
In his White House, an array of people, some with strong personalities, are expected to have coveted walk-in privileges to bring their viewpoints directly to the Oval Office.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 1, 2017
She takes off her coat, the one that is black and velvet and that I have coveted since she bought it at some mall in New Jersey on a trip to visit her grandparents.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
