as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
pining for a house in the mountains
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Oliver counsels Evan that Bree is very frightened and craves stability.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Trump, who clearly craves approval, could have been the sort of president people actually want to name buildings after, instead of the kind who has to name them after himself.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
9 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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“Pines (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pines%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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