- present participle of desire.
desiring
Example Sentences
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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
Talk about two old school dishes that are doable, theoretically, for home chefs desiring to replicate the former dining experience in their more modest castles.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2025
The motivations for septuagenarian entrepreneurs include desiring autonomy, pursuing meaningful projects and addressing societal needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
But Southwest said it had listened to customers who sought more options, often desiring more comfortable, premium seats when they took longer flights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 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
