as in craving
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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At a time when audiences are craving bold voices, these directors have delivered films that challenge, inspire and elevate cinema.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026 -
The last four years have been bountiful for a franchise craving a draft-weekend turnaround.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In emails sent in March and April 2003, Wasserman — who was married at the time — writes to Maxwell about wanting to book a massage and wanting to see her in a tight leather outfit.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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A lot of players also left in the summer and the lack of game time played a key factor in those squad members — including Harvey Elliott, Jarell Quansah and Tyler Morton — wanting to seek opportunities elsewhere.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Wishing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishing%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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