as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
voters hungering for honest and upright leadership
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Verb
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The Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026 -
Taurus craves loyalty, stability, physical affection and relationships that feel safe (and worthy) to invest in.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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In the video, Reinsel touted union benefits and said the DeSantis administration wants to tamp down the influence of those who push back against its policies.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Carrington wants others to understand the importance of childcare and that jobs like hers are valuable and worth protecting.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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“Hungers (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungers%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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