desire
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The court has also recognized that a desire to observe a particular animal species can constitute a legally cognizable interest.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
In a press release announcing the song in 2007, Hakim underscored his desire to try something new, sonically speaking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
But deep down, the desire to be alternative never leaves them.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
This is obviously a situation where you have to weigh the right to privacy against the desire for more security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
People believe what they desire, and they remember correct answers more than incorrect ones.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
The two bills would bar lawyers from prioritizing the desires of private investors who fund lawsuits, and ramp up penalties for lawyers who scout for clients at hospitals, jails and accident sites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
As James notes, "Our actions feel like they are caused by decisions based on desires, beliefs, and intentions."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Marvell Technology reports earnings this week but Wall Street desires more details on a recently announced agreement with Google.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
But such great champions are, of course, born competitors who have insatiable desires to win matches - and Grand Slam trophies.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
She shrugged again, a silent comment about the inexplicable desires of the nobility.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
The frequencies from the BioCharger’s three coils and light from the tubes are said to penetrate the user’s cell walls to balance their cellular makeup, creating relaxation, clarity and, ultimately, fulfilling the user’s desired “recipe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
You can convert a portion of your traditional IRA each year when it suits, or even make multiple conversions throughout the year, while staying within your desired tax bracket.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Customers can appeal those decisions or share more information with OpenAI if desired.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The findings could therefore provide a foundation for making deep brain stimulation more precisely tailored to an individual patient's brain network, particularly when existing DBS settings do not provide the desired level of symptom relief.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
For he desired in his soul, with fear and trembling, all the glories that his mother prayed he should find.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
Huckabee reportedly told embassy staff in an email there was "no need to panic, but for those desiring to leave, it's important to make plans to depart sooner rather than later".
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
The motivations for septuagenarian entrepreneurs include desiring autonomy, pursuing meaningful projects and addressing societal needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
She had a predilection for painting women as modern, urban, desiring.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
Of course, neither desiring a mental boost nor consuming a beverage marketed to do just that is a problem.
From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2024
Elévée picked at the short sleeve of her school uniform, evidently not desiring to talk about fashion.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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