as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
kids are itching for summer vacation
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The teenagers each craved a room of their own, away from their pesky younger siblings.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Amid its evolution into a shopping and dining powerhouse, the neighborhood long craved a calm refuge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Carolyn, by all accounts, wanted something simple that wouldn’t look dated or feature much adornment.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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His parents wanted to make sure that he and his older brother would never get sucked into such slaughter.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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California teachers’ desired class sizes average 20 to 24 students.—
Diana Lambert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many stouts lean bitter due to the hops, so only 8 ounces is needed for sufficient flavor (which nicely provides you with leftovers to drink while cooking, if desired).—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Itched (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itched%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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