as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
teenage gamers panting after the latest video game
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Jesse craves legitimacy; Noah's goal is to enter the 1990s as the hundred-million-dollar man, and to lord it over his brother.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Cook softly with moisture Sometimes a soft sauna turn in the oven is what cabbage most craves.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two Cabo Blanco rooms on the upper level are accessed by a flatter path, and ideal for anyone who wants less of a journey getting back to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Caroline Heldman, co-founder of Stand With Survivors, said the coalition wants the LA 28 board to know that leadership carries consequences.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Pants (after).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pants%20%28after%29. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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