as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
yearned for a little house in the country
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Some might suggest that these delusions of grandeur are designed to tranquilize the nervous masses; regardless, the public obviously craves them.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Andy’s almost three decades with the company gives him reason to validate Dan Black’s viewpoint at EY: younger generations crave autonomy but also want to be part of something bigger.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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For those who do not want to lock up that firearm, Michael suggests other interventions that can help prevent suicide.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tall, powerful strikers able to create chances for themselves and stay calm in front of goal are exactly what Newcastle want.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Yearn (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearn%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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