hankered after
Example Sentences
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They were quickly tiring of the format of radio comedy shows of the time which included music, sketches and one-liners, and hankered after something with more depth.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2017
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
One hankered after the days of Peter Savill, a past chairman.
From The Guardian • Aug. 9, 2010
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
