longing

Example Sentences

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The one who wondered whether her body would ever cooperate with her longing.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Beginning with "Body to Body" and ending with "Into the Sun", the 14-track "ARIRANG" album takes its name from a folk song about longing and separation that is often dubbed South Korea's unofficial national anthem.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

What follows is an affecting and funny drama of longing that features, of all things, a genetically engineered sheep whose poor health wins Marty’s sympathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Still, there’s something genuine-seeming about Styles’ longing to retreat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

“Oh, then is it longing you feel? Do you fear that it was the last icicle pop you’ll ever come across? Because I can tell you, that it is highly unlikely, scientifically speaking.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el