be desirous of
Example Sentences
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
He was too old and settled in life to be desirous of new friendships.
From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony
He professed to be desirous of concentrating at Verdun, but was afraid to get out of reach of Metz.
From A History of the Third French Republic by Wright, C. H. C. (Charles Henry Conrad)
If this gives your majesty any offence, impute it not to them, but pardon it; since it is the common sentiment of every captive, to be desirous of regaining his former dignity.
From Old English Chronicles by Various
The notion that any other body can be desirous of saying a word, never enters his head.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.
