as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
hankering for some company in his lonely mountain cabin hanker after a life of leisure
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Arsenal had already won 4-1 at Selhurst Park that season, but their title defence was stuttering and manager George Graham craved more firepower.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025 -
Producers could share wise farming methods, sales reps could amplify the message through distribution, and consumers craved intentional approaches to wine.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, Brockman wanted to go big or go home.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In their middle-of-the-night, middle-of-the street confrontation, Lee told Chutto that his grandfather wanted to claim the land.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Hankered (for or after).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hankered%20%28for%20or%20after%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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