as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I'd die for some ice cream right now
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Is there any player that craves the spotlight more than Harper, and one that rises to the moment more than the two-time MVP?—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Every Major League Baseball team craves depth, and on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves were able to snake some from a National League rival.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cook wants the foundation to also benefit other neurodivergent kids, like those with ADHD or dyslexia.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Everyone just wants to have empathy and comfort for our families that were impacted.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Dies (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dies%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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