greedy

/ˈɡɹiːdi/ adjective A2

Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
Prone to overeat.
Tending to match as much text as possible. · This regular expression performs a greedy match.
That tries to find the global optimum by finding the local optimum at each stage.

Comparative greedier · Superlative greediest

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The young man remarked the greedy glance which shone in the dark eyes of his neighbor.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1

However, he soon became greedy and impatient.

The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs, p. 1 · B1

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