as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
teenage gamers panting after the latest video game
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The documents a researcher might crave are online or, if a scholar really wants to hold the hard copies, in Maryland under the care of the National Archives.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026 -
Though there are plenty of places to spend summer along the East Coast, those craving remote quiet will want to beeline it to Martha’s Vineyard.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
14 June 2026
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But in the spirit of America, Peacock made sure to check and recheck their votes to accurately reflect what its viewers want to see.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Tiara Parker, a 20-year-old from Philadelphia, was visiting Orlando on a family vacation, and initially didn’t want to go to Pulse at all.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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“Pant (after).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pant%20%28after%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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