as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
having her own home was something she had wished for since she was a child
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Veja has never craved attention.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026 -
Andrew, who is from South Norwood (very close to where the Crystal Palace game was played) and who once lived in a neighborhood near where Arsenal legend Ian Wright is from (Woolwich, south-east London, where Arsenal were originally formed in 1886), craved a safe space for fans of all backgrounds.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Howe really rated Woltemade and the 23-year-old really wanted to join after hearing the head coach’s vision over Zoom, but Newcastle were not signing a like-for-like replacement for Alexander Isak.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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After Pel died suddenly last April, Tommy wanted to do something in his grandfather's honor.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Serve chilled with lettuce leaves, if desired, or on its own.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Venus’ square to Chiron, however, could trigger feelings of tenderness around intimacy or feeling desired and appreciated.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Wished (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wished%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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