in the mood
Example Sentences
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If you’re not in the mood for a hulking sirloin — and if just creamed spinach and a frosted martini feel like insufficient ballast — skip the burger.
From Salon
These days I actually look forward to stepping away from my laptop around 1:00 and deciding what combination I’m in the mood for.
From Salon
"There is a change in the mood of the voters," she added.
From Barron's
Simon, though, was not in the mood to reflect on the events of last year -- she had hinted at that by raising a finger to her mouth as she crossed the line.
From Barron's
I wasn’t in the mood to socialize today, but I much prefer Emma to the FBI.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.