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craving

[krey-ving] / ˈkreɪ vɪŋ /


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If you’re stressed and craving a bag of chips or a bag of M&M’s, please, enjoy them!

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“I’ve been craving in-person experiences lately,” she says, “especially with people outside my bubble. This absolutely fulfills that desire.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

In flashbacks — Ambrine Trigo-Ouaked portrays the younger Alpha — we see glimpses of affection for his adoring niece, but Rahim illustrates that Amin’s debilitating craving will always be his principal love.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In fact, craving something sweet, I just grabbed a post-lunch packaged brownie from WSJ’s snack-food stash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“You could make it up to me by telling Mom you’re craving carne asada. She also always serves really boring meals when we have kids here, and that bugs me, too.”

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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