longing for
Example Sentences
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In my time in Florida, I’d found a more complicated story, but down here, everyone had their theories, their longing for citrus nirvana, and their anger at the loss.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
What follows focuses on Martin and Lora’s daughter Josie, who forges a successful life—she goes to Harvard and starts a family—but can never vanquish her longing for her father’s return.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Like “Bridgerton,” our “Heated Rivalry” obsession is related to a hollow longing for connection pervading society right now.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026
After 25 years of bouncing around the globe with Gorillaz, he’s still longing for a jet lag cure.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
His letters were drenched with lonesome longing for his girl.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
