money-grubbing
Britishadjective
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UCLA’s Chip Kelly came up with an idea to help rescue college football from it’s money-grubbing self, but it’s too logical for the sport’s power brokers.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2023
“The main thing,” Zwickel said in a phone interview, “was about bringing out his humanity, making sure he wasn’t just this money-grubbing caricature.”
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2023
I didn't volunteer to support corrupt, money-grubbing contractors, nor work for commanders only interested in themselves.
From Salon • Nov. 5, 2022
“This is a money-grubbing story,” said his attorney, Patrick McShane.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2021
Do interpose a little ease and recreation amid the money-grubbing which confines you to the town.
From Horace by Tuckwell, William
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