desire
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Example Sentences
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That the three games against the Dodgers were sold out was not because of fans’ desire to see this “very competitive” Angels team.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
It shows a "a dangerous desire to play with fire" that endangers stability in Germany, one government source charged.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
His history shows a reflexive desire to protect the accused and attack the accusers, no matter how credible the allegations.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Analysts say this likely reflects a desire by Beijing to avoid having more of its refineries, ports and banks sanctioned by Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Meanwhile she’d been knocking it out of the park, a fact that I probably would have noticed if I hadn’t been so distracted by my desire to see her fail.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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