desires
Example Sentences
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The boards of Musk’s companies have generally indulged his desires.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
As Spielberg predicted in 2005, humans would choose between doing their part to save one another or prioritizing their own desires, no matter who was affected.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
"It's a story of someone who dared to dream, and I want people to take this example and motivate themselves to be very ambitious and to go for whatever their heart desires."
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
But despite their deepest desires to fundamentally reshape the economic system that has powered MLB for the past half-century, those same owners have consistently stopped short of actually proposing a cap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“Be moderate in your desires, Ophelia. Bridle your tongue, and lock up your chaste treasure,” Elnora warned.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
