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
Four days after acquiring the company in October, Mr. Musk tweeted that he would “definitely” look to purge accounts that have been inactive for a year, some of which have coveted user names.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
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
And from day one I have coveted it bitterly.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
