as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I'd die for some ice cream right now
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Clients are gravitating towards cleaner, more elevated tailoring — whether in full suits or styled down with denim — while still craving that distinctive twist.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025 -
That’s with a supply of originals like Apple’s F1 and New Line’s Zack Cregger title Weapons, the reboot of DC Studios’ Superman, and a horror sequel a generation was craving in Final Destination Bloodlines, the highest-grossing title in the franchise ($138M domestic/$301M worldwide).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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Those in Springboro or those wanting to experience its charm can come to yet another Oktoberfest.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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And after the Tigers' three-game sweep at the hands of the Athletics, this series against the second-place Royals has become somewhat important, with the Tigers wanting to nail down their first division title since 2014.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Dying (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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