crave
Example Sentences
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It acts on receptors in the brain that control appetite, making people feel fuller, less hungry and crave food less.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
The crab curry is so delicious and they do these street food sausages that we crave.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
Midshipmen crave occasional breaks from thinking about school, if they have breaks at all.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
Organizers and instructors in major U.S. cities say they’re seeing increased interest post-pandemic among Generation Z and millennials, who crave in-person, screen-free experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Though my feet and body crave to rest, through halfopen eyes, I lean on Kim and totter on.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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