Today’s “Word of the Day” is covet and it is a verb meaning “desire, want, wish for, long for, yearn for
(something belonging to someone else)”.
Example Sentence: Many Republicans covet a spot on the presidential ticket with Mr. Trump as a chance to serve in a high-profile role that has elevated many ambitious politicians from relative obscurity. That interest comes despite the fate of Mr. Trump’s first vice president, Mike Pence. For four years, Mr. Pence was Mr. Trump’s most loyal defender, advocating for him at every turn. But in the final months of their administration, the relationship soured with Mr. Trump casting Mr. Pence as disloyal for refusing to go along with his effort to block President Joe Biden’s win.
This word is present in With Donald Trump closing in on the Republican nomination, the race to become his Vice-President is under way and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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