The four thousand Gauls who had been obtained to fight against Cyrene were in the act of rushing rapaciously upon the richest city in the world.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Their kings were unjust; and rapaciously seizing on inheritances which were not their right, increased the numbers of the poor.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli
The order of the Catholic Knights, incorporated for the defense and propagation of the true faith, by the force of arms, like the monks, rapaciously acquired an incredible amount of riches while under the solemnest obligation to maintain a perpetual condition of absolute poverty.
"Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues"
John Alberger