as in longing
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Werther, in his self-delusion, embodies another Goethean type, the longing man—ordinary, but convinced of the extraordinariness of his feelings.
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With ambitious Mars in your 2nd House of Resources sextiling lucky Jupiter in your 4th House of Home, money choices gather momentum and support.
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Holmes, 26, had ambitious plans for the winnings.
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Starring Elordi and Barry Keoghan, Fennell’s dark comedy about class resentment and covetous destruction was sold on the promise of erotic excess.
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For most players, that amount of storage is realistically enough for all but the most covetous data hoarders.
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Dahlias are flowers people become obsessed with.
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On Friday night, an obsessed fan shot and killed pop singer Christina Grimmie in Orlando’s landmark Plaza theater.
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At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
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Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change.
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Officers said a person called in the shooting and quickly hung up.
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Family members were told Miller called 911 shortly after midnight, didn’t say anything and hung up.
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“Appetent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetent. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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