Example Sentences

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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

But make no mistake: That’s a job Sean Payton, the former Saints coach, would have coveted.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2023

He gives the Hornets the rim protector and big man they have coveted for years.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2022

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

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