lust

Example Sentences

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Her son Filip Spasovski says that despite her medical challenges she has an easygoing nature and a lust for life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Ms. Millonzi’s most prominent roles are Roderigo, whose lust for Desdemona turns him into a useful tool in Iago’s hands, and Desdemona’s devoted maid and Iago’s wife, Emilia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Macclesfield described McLeod as having a "lust for life" and an "unwavering work ethic", which was an inspiration to those around him.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

He no doubt hoped that this lust would be satiated when the FBI arrested a substitute older white lady, Judge Hannah Dugan of Wisconsin, on iffy-sounding charges of "obstruction."

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025

Nothing so cheesy as a prefabricated statue in this part of town, though. lust wide fields of flawless lawn.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin