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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By making more gummies and less chocolate, candy companies appeal to those sugar- craving customers while saving their profit margins.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Arsenal had already won 4-1 at Selhurst Park that season, but their title defence was stuttering and manager George Graham craved more firepower.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 shutdown has occurred because Democrats want to see extensions of tax credits and continued spending on health agencies, both actions which come directly out of federal government funds.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alumni want more transparency Alums told IndyStar that transparency is the way to rebuild their trust.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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The victory Friday night against the Mountain West cellar dweller added to road games that left a lot to be desired.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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Split, and fill with pimiento cheese, if desired.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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