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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Ravenous fans craved news about the calf that Pulisic injured last week, first in training, then in a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
20 June 2026 -
Veja has never craved attention.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Last week, federal officials announced the apprehension of Said Abdullahi Ereg, 47, who was wanted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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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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Substitute with a mix of 4 parts sweet paprika and 1 part cayenne pepper, if desired.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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