longingly

Example Sentences

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The 30 franchise owners have spent decades gazing longingly at the other American sports, which all have successfully limited their highest-paid employees’ compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He’s like the monster in a monster movie, unable to tame the beast inside, looking longingly at a normal, happy human life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

The NBC cameras panned to billionaire’s row to show Jared Kushner chatting with Bezos and Pinchai, with Zuckerberg looking on longingly, as though hoping to be tapped into the conversation himself.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025

Shot of Art — Have you gazed longingly at dozens of videos of fabulous fluid or spin art?

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

“Cool,” says Spike, looking longingly at all her friends at the other tables.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon