as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
during the deep cold of winter, I repine for warm tropical beaches
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His plays — rife with exploration of deep humanity and emotion — provide not just a framework for hanging many different worlds upon his words, but also the kind of complex characters and twisted tales that actors and filmmakers crave, whether tragedy, romance or comedy.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
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For families and individuals craving a clear path forward, this shift can have a meaningful impact.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Riverwoods, adjacent to Lincolnshire, sandbags were also available for residents who wanted them, said Laura Trevino, the village’s trustee of communications.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The county, Horwedel said, wants to focus its investment in the areas of the stadium used by fans.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Repine (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repine%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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