desire
Usage
Example Sentences
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Their worst deeds are the product of desires and fears that aren’t foreign to any of us.
From Los Angeles Times
In an email to DUP members Robinson said he wanted to "reflect the desire across grassroots unionism to see unionist representatives and their political parties working together to promote the union".
From BBC
Djokovic has never made a secret of his desire to achieve even more history, but is now attempting to release some of the "unnecessary" pressure he places on himself to surpass Court.
From BBC
"I pledge to you... that we will continue together until we achieve the desired national goal," said Zubaidi.
From Barron's
China on Friday proposed to host the secretariat of a new treaty governing the high seas, a surprise bid that underscores Beijing's desire to have greater influence over global environmental governance.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
