desires

Example Sentences

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But as much as she smothers her desires, others can sense them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“Hydration breaks” will be introduced at roughly the 23rd and 67th minute of World Cup matches, finally fulfilling one of the TV networks’ most cherished desires: Chopping up soccer games to get in more commercials!

From Salon • Jun. 11, 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

Through her coaching service, Mann helps people explore wigs, scarves, or going completely bald, depending on their desires.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

She would quickly subordinate her own desires to those of the family or the community, because she knew cooperation was the only way to survive.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston