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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Subway has launched a new value menu with more than 15 entrees under $5, offering more protein-forward meals at a time when cost-conscious customers are craving ways to get the most bang for their buck.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Some fleeing toil and craving transcendence, others reaffirming a faith long professed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The village wanting to put its electrical and cable lines underground brought the total to a hefty $90 million.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the report’s telling, by September 2028, investors have collectively stopped wanting to buy American debt at prevailing yields.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Wishing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishing%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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