longed

Example Sentences

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“I just longed for my kids to have the same childhood I had, a slower pace of life,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Akl loved Kidspace, but it was a full hour from the family’s house in Camarillo and she longed for something similar closer to home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He turned out to be a kind partner, but Eunhee missed her son deeply, and longed to be reunited with him.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Others have longed for a Kid Rock show.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

I longed to do it too, but hung back, afraid.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom