as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
pining for a house in the mountains
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Verb
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Our guests remind me that people are craving a story.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026 -
This month, drama will unfold, regardless of the teams or their anonymity among the Levi’s Stadium fans, who will range from soccer-craving supporters to big-event influencers selfishly looking to expand their brand (like FIFA).—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Suzuki is a young beatnik of Greenwich Village, a moral, sharp-witted kid wanting a place where children can be taken seriously, free to manage their own affairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Plavsic — hailing from Urban Decay Cosmetics — launched Ilia in 2011, wanting to fill the white space in contemporary beauty.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Pining (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pining%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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