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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People are craving big cultural touchpoints that feel human.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025 -
Sessions include: Live Engagement & Events – Learn why live experiences are an essential marketing strategy as digital attention spans fragment, and audiences crave authentic connection.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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For decades, conventional wisdom said Americans didn’t want affordable housing in their own communities.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Every other player in college football pales compared to the want-to-see hype.—
Eduardo Razo,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Remove sides of pan, drizzle with cinnamon glaze, and garnish with figs if desired.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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If desired, place the pan under the broiler to brown the cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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