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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Not just taxing what people crave, but selling it—and creating the market if need be?—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025 -
The transfer breakthrough Eddie Howe has been desperately craving after multiple setbacks — Bryan Mbeumo, Dean Huijsen and Joao Pedro among them — was at risk.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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From overcrowded trails to traffic congestion, the Pacific islands have been actively seeking visitors who want to create a deeper connection with Hawaii.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Some Democrats on the far left of the political spectrum want the governor to go away.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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“Repine (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repine%20%28for%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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