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Observant players can sometimes get a good idea of the cards an opponent covets , but not always.

The Vatican covets inclusion on lists of jurisdictions deemed to be compliant with international money laundering norms.

China particularly covets a bilateral investment agreement that would ease the path for Chinese firms in the United States.

The package appears to dodge a thorny issue: The aides say the F-16 fighter jets that Taiwan covets are not likely to be included.

Nigerian officials suggest CNOOC may emerge with only a fraction of the reserves it covets.

The latter is favoured by the party's left, especially Mr Balls, who covets the shadow-chancellor role (see article).

It is the kind of TV news coverage every president covets .

Because Mongolia's geographical position is strategical and important, Russia covets the Mongolian area for a long time.

On the acquisition front, the firm has long shunned megadeals, preferring to swallow smaller firms with technology and people it covets.

Right, education, schoolbook -- this ability is another when astute Yamaxun covets big market.

Washington covets good relations with both.

China, too, covets stability.

But the real hope offered by its recent behaviour is that it also covets her sway over Myanmar's own people.

Instead, China covets its traditional role at the center of Asia, entailing not only power, but also respect and responsibility.

He resents the new prince and the cub's status as next in line to be king - a job he covets for himself.