dying for
Example Sentences
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“Talk about dying for the dream,” writes William Mariano of Escondido.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
The law, which legalises assisted dying for people with a terminal illness, applies to Wales and England, but has raised constitutional questions because of the way it is written.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2025
“My only goal that I was really dying for was to have one of our creations on the cover of Fangoria magazine. That’s the only thing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2025
To call that “recovery” is an insult to every community still grieving, struggling, or dying for lack of care.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025
“Emily, I know it’s far too hot, but Leon’s absolutely dying for one of Betty’s roasts. He goes on about them all the time. I heard him boasting about them to Mr. Marshall.”
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
