as in craving
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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While the crowd skews young, the hotel also attracts business travelers craving a post-conference buzz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
After a few long years of touring behind that record, she felt burnt out—and by the time COVID shut down Melbourne’s music scene, Vandal was craving disconnection, a pull to go offline.—
Erica Campbell,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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Suzuki is a young beatnik of Greenwich Village, a moral, sharp-witted kid wanting a place where children can be taken seriously, free to manage their own affairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Plavsic — hailing from Urban Decay Cosmetics — launched Ilia in 2011, wanting to fill the white space in contemporary beauty.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Yenning (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yenning%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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