The job all sandwich men covet is distributing handbills, which is paid for at the same rate. From Wordnik.com. [Down and Out in Paris and London] Reference
To covet is to focus all our desire on something we do not have, perhaps cannot have. From Wordnik.com. [The Ten Commandments] Reference
To covet is to have lost our inner peace, our baseline satisfaction about who we are and what we have. From Wordnik.com. [The Ten Commandments] Reference
If you are looking round for something you can say in order to get the position you covet, that is another thing. From Wordnik.com. [The Complete Project Gutenberg Writings of Charles Dudley Warner] Reference
I kind of covet the tea towel in the picture as well!. From Wordnik.com. [From Thy Bounty Fair, St. Nicholas] Reference
You are assuming here that she knows what words of more than one syllable like, say, "covet" mean. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Ad Hits Back At "Desperate" McCain Defense Spending Attack: "It's A Lie"] Reference
I kind of covet the wallets made from old ties and suits. From Wordnik.com. [Want Not] Reference
Even worse is the way certain teams "covet" players from other teams. From Wordnik.com. [EPL Talk] Reference
We are to study and read the scripture and we are "covet" prophecy also. From Wordnik.com. [Pulpit Pimps] Reference
So I'll keep looking for the next ridiculous product that I kind of covet. From Wordnik.com. [Fantasy Football Librarian] Reference
He emerges with assets any ambitious politician would covet. From Wordnik.com. [Saying 'No' To Duke] Reference
Will I covet material things or be content with what I have?. From Wordnik.com. [Fahad Faruqui: Ramadan: Raising Spiritual and Financial Stocks?] Reference
All are topped with paintings propped up for browsers to covet. From Wordnik.com. [American West Paintings Bringing in Top Dollar] Reference
But before long there is nothing in Allie's life that she does not covet. From Wordnik.com. [Old Formulas, New Variations] Reference
Deep inside, I hoped someday someone would covet my work enough to steal it. From Wordnik.com. [Danke Schoen, Mr. Las Vegas] Reference
Without the "hat," this is a supercute outfit that I covet (Val -- call me!). From Wordnik.com. [Una LaMarche: Project Runway Episode 4 Recap: That Darn Hat] Reference
Those who covet Chrysler can expect similar tough talk as the bidding heats up. From Wordnik.com. [Driving Chrysler] Reference
Those who covet more political involvement than writing a check have to go north. From Wordnik.com. [Starr Gazing: The View From Boston] Reference
In this job, I drive some cars I hate, many that I like — but few that I covet. From Wordnik.com. [From the logbook—BMW 135i] Reference
Counselor David Gergen is said to covet McLarty's job, but is notoriously undisciplined. From Wordnik.com. [A Texas Pull On Cisneros] Reference
Adolescent (and adolescent-minded) males, an audience that networks traditionally covet. From Wordnik.com. [Not Your Father's Nfl] Reference
I should have faith in my ability to know a decent piece when I covet it so very violently. From Wordnik.com. [What I bought this week: Acne aviator jacket] Reference
"The government and the gringos covet the riches of this area and want to crush us," he says. From Wordnik.com. [Into The Breach] Reference
It seems like a thing that exists only for you to covet, a thing you're not supposed to touch. From Wordnik.com. [The Sink in Here Is Always Wet] Reference
Admissions officers covet authenticity and swear they can recognize a pro's hand in the process. From Wordnik.com. [The Perfect Essay] Reference
Dollar signs in their eyes, GOP leaders covet big political contributions from Microsoft coffers. From Wordnik.com. [The Microsoft Primary] Reference
Another portion goes into their savings accounts to help them save for big-ticket items they covet. From Wordnik.com. [Jason Alderman: Turn the Tooth Fairy Into a Teachable Moment] Reference
But Beijing does covet respect, and has much to lose when other tigers manhandle sons of the emperor. From Wordnik.com. [A Worried Silence] Reference
We always professed unselfish purpose and we covet the opportunity to prove our professions are sincere. From Wordnik.com. [US Presidential Inaugural Addresses] Reference
Believe me that is not, as I will be returning to Athens for the Olympics in August, a status that I covet. From Wordnik.com. [Starr Gazing: Confessions of a Sports Columnist] Reference
Even when its overall ratings hit rough patches, it stayed strong among the young viewers advertisers covet. From Wordnik.com. [Sending An Sos At Abc] Reference
Media companies must become smaller and more nimble to reach readers and the niche groups advertisers covet. From Wordnik.com. [For Media, The Future Really Is Social] Reference
A bravura piece of watchmaking as high art comes from Patek Philippe, a brand that collectors covet the world over. From Wordnik.com. [Style: Timing Is Everything] Reference
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