Usage examples for mercenary
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For the power of Athens is more mercenary than national; while ours will not be exposed to the same risk, as its strength lies more in men than in money. – The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides
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" Or, in other words," he added, " is she not a very mercenary person?" – The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith by George Meredith
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In regard to honesty, the man was superior to the woman, because his purpose was declared, and he told no lies;- but the one was as mercenary as the other. – The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope