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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Whether birria stays on top or new trends take hold, the study offers a revealing snapshot of what taco fans across the country are craving.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Buyers are craving warmth and personality again, so that ultra-white, high gloss cabinetry can actually make a house feel dated and uninspired.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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But on the evidence of his seven Premier League appearances so far for Forest — six of which have been as a substitute — there is little prospect of City wanting to utilise that clause.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Instead of looking for rising high school stars such as Hill to fill their lineups, college coaches are dipping into the portal to fill instant needs, which can have consequences for high school seniors wanting to play on the next level, Woods said.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Yenning (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yenning%20%28for%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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