as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
kids are itching for summer vacation
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People were craving the culture and art that had been suppressed during his oppressive reign.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026 -
Iñaki Ereño, the chief executive of one of the world’s largest health care companies, told Fortune’s Orianna Rosa Royle in a recent exclusive interview that craving work-life balance is a red flag.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The other preparation that matters is connecting the negotiation to a personal goal that has nothing to do with wanting more money in the abstract.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Parking is free and there is an elevator in back for those wanting to avoid the stairs.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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“Itching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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