as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
voters hungering for honest and upright leadership
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In the streaming era, modern audiences seem to crave talent that is more outspoken, unpolished and raw.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025 -
This has been observed through brain imaging and behavioral responses, and helps explain why people under stress tend to act more impulsively and emotionally, like craving comforting, high-calorie foods.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Endgame: Walled Gardens With Super Agents No retailer or marketplace wants its data powering a rival’s AI agent.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Before heading back to the beach house, the pair stops to grab a snack – only Belly wants to stop at a peach stand, and Conrad is allergic to the fruit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Hunger (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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