hankered for

Example Sentences

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He owns four other Fiesta models, including the sporty XR2 he hankered for since childhood that he bought in 2007 for £2,000, which is likely to be worth significantly more now.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2023

Back then, fear of centralism sprang from populists such as William Jennings Bryan, who hankered for easier credit for farmers.

From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2022

Some hankered for u-turns in policies; some wanted an entirely new approach to governing.

From Reuters • Jan. 20, 2017

I hankered for candles, and flicked off the overhead lights.

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2016

If he hankered for meat, Joe simply greased up his .30-06, hopped into the pickup, and went looking for it.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols