hankered after
Example Sentences
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He hankered after something more evocative that would channel the dual narratives of Presley and the stupor of America.
From The Guardian • Jun. 24, 2018
The new leader, who is 60, had long hankered after the job.
From Economist • Sep. 17, 2015
Now working at the United Nations in New York, Mr. Seddon said he had fabulous dining options in Manhattan but still hankered after goulash and stuffed cabbage.
From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2015
When the firm was taken over by Allied Bakeries, he became an executive but hankered after running his own business.
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2013
Like Methuselah I cowered beside my cage, and though my soul hankered after the mountain, I found, like Methuselah, I had no wings.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
