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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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025 -
The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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The purpose of Villa’s deep build-up is to coax opponents into pressing or, as in chess, move into positions Emery wants them, opening passing lanes into his attacking midfielders.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Start on the low end of that range, try a taste, then add more if desired to bring balance to the dish.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Another 1979 may not come around again for years but, even with out the dramatic population boom, ruffed grouse hunting over a wide area in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington is often as good as anyone could desire.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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