as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I'd die for some ice cream right now
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At times, the Heat coach craves the two-big look.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Nobody on earth craves the ball more than him.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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In Riverwoods, adjacent to Lincolnshire, sandbags were also available for residents who wanted them, said Laura Trevino, the village’s trustee of communications.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The county, Horwedel said, wants to focus its investment in the areas of the stadium used by fans.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Die (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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