1. in a manner showing eager or greedy desire to obtain or keep something
Usage: often implies excessive or selfish eagerness

Examples

• He graspingly reached for the last piece of cake before anyone else could take it.
• The investor graspingly pursued every opportunity to increase his wealth.
• She graspingly held onto her possessions, unwilling to share with others.
• He graspingly clutched the promotion, fearing someone might take it from him.
• The company graspingly sought to monopolize the market.