as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
teenage gamers panting after the latest video game
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craving
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That is the difference-making play the Senators have been craving in net, and it’s helped push them into the playoff race.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Bal Harbor Shops is creating experiences, which is what Millennials, who wield the wallet power today, are craving.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Panting (after).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panting%20%28after%29. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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