as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve
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After the Cuban Revolution in the 1950s, leaving the island came with serious risk for players craving the opportunity to showcase their talent on baseball’s biggest stage.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Planted next to a moisture-craving plant like cucumbers can cause the plants to compete for moisture and nutrients.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Obviously there are risks with all kinds of energy imports, and some European leaders have been vocal about not wanting to replace reliance on Russian or even US fossil fuels with dependence on Chinese clean tech.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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But, pulling from his own experience growing up at a well-to-do London school, Froushan tapped into that same sense of wanting to be like everyone else.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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A day later, both sides were outside during breaks enjoying an unseasonably warm mid-March day in Manhattan.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Grab coffee at Café Lyria in Noho, take a cycling class at AARMY, stop by Baya Bar for a smoothie, spot your favorite TikToker while enjoying a plate of fries at Fanelli Café in Soho, then see the sunset in Washington Square Park, where people watching is a favorite pastime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Multiple studies have shown birth control use is not associated with infertility, and for people desiring an IUD, there are many effective options to help manage discomfort with the insertion.—
Karen Greiner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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For those that are desiring a less-sweet, more mild syrup, this one may be for you.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Desiderating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderating. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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