as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve
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His plays — rife with exploration of deep humanity and emotion — provide not just a framework for hanging many different worlds upon his words, but also the kind of complex characters and twisted tales that actors and filmmakers crave, whether tragedy, romance or comedy.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026 -
For families and individuals craving a clear path forward, this shift can have a meaningful impact.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jaylen Brown wants all the smoke.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners wanted to know whether the current marketplace benefits or harms consumers, and the fragmented media landscape facilitates or restricts the ability of traditional media to broadcast work in the public interest, including in local news and reporting.—
Colleen Long,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once chilled, top with berries and garnishes as desired.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Those who desire to walk all 18 holes can expect a nearly four-mile stroll, and since sitting or lying on the grass is not allowed, bringing or buying a chair is encouraged.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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