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What’s “coveted”?

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Rebecca

Coveted means to envy, want or to desire greatly. When something is coveted, it means that many people want or desire it. In this video, the Best Picture award is wanted and desired by many filmmakers. Here is another example of the word "coveted" being used. Ex: In America, many football teams covet the teams that go to the Super Bowl. Ex: Everyone seems to be coveting new technology that is being released. Thanks for your question!

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