as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
what car lover doesn't yen for a new car at the start of every model year
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Yet Xi’s China craves the reserve-currency title the most.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025 -
This generation craves brands that feel personal, intentional and emotionally resonant.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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From overcrowded trails to traffic congestion, the Pacific islands have been actively seeking visitors who want to create a deeper connection with Hawaii.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Some Democrats on the far left of the political spectrum want the governor to go away.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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“Yen (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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