Word: covetous
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...last week made exorbitant demands as the price of their support. And they militantly demanded exclusion from the new Cabinet of go-getting Andre Tardieu, "the most American-minded Frenchman," who was M. Poincaré's close colleague as Minister of Interior, a post which the Radical-Socialists especially covet. 3) The factions of the Right appeared to be in solid phalanx behind a demand that M. Tardieu should not only be retained but advanced to Finance Minister. 4) The whole Chamber was in an ugly mood because, just prior to M. Poincaré's resignation, the government with high-handed cloture...
Peace can be contributed to by respect for our ability in defense. . . It will become a reality only through self-restraint and active effort in friendliness and helpfulness. I covet for this administration a record of having further contributed to advance the cause of Peace...
...Meredith. Edwin Thomas Meredith of Iowa, who was President Wilson's Secretary of Agriculture (1920-21), refused months ago to let his name be used as a foil. But someone-perhaps William Gibbs McAdoo-has been talking to him. Last week he announced that, after all, "I do ... covet the confidence and goodwill of my fellow citizens here in Iowa." He allowed his name to be entered locally as a "Stop Smith" candidate...
...Thou shalt not covet...
...Thou shalt not commit adultery (7). 5) Thou shalt not steal (8). 6) Thou shalt not bear false witness (9). 7) Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain (3). . . . 8) Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image (2). . . . ) Thou shalt not covet (10).... 10) Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy...