desire
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Example Sentences
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But he said that "partner countries" are "assisting and supporting the election" -- doing so "out of a desire for the betterment of Myanmar".
From Barron's
Some are using genetic testing and exploring gene splicing to produce children with desired traits.
As eye-catching as it is heartfelt, the film taps into our shared desire to find somewhere to belong.
From Los Angeles Times
The sanctions will certainly ramp up the pressure on Maduro, but there is no guarantee they will lead to the desired political outcomes, Oxford Analytica noted.
From Barron's
The company has zeroed in on Gen Z’s desire for experiences through its roughly 40 Ralph’s Coffee shops, trucks and kiosks, which have a vintage-inspired feel.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
