desiderate
Example Sentences
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But what more comfort could a man desiderate than is given by the Holy Spirit?
From The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election by Wallace, Robert
It seemed also, owing to its height, to desiderate wings, but there were none.
From Ghost Stories of an Antiquary Part 2: More Ghost Stories by James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes)
We desiderate means of instruction which involve no interruption of our ordinary habits; nor need we seek it long, for the natural course of things brings it about, while we debate over it.
From Harvard Classics Volume 28 Essays English and American by Eliot, Charles William
Swinburne's first drafts offer none of the attractions which collectors of autographs commonly desiderate.
From Aspects and Impressions by Gosse, Edmund
Upon my faith, sir," said Campbell, "I cannot render you the service you seem to desiderate.
From Rob Roy — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir
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