pine for
Example Sentences
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Some people pine for the past, when Russian crude flowed freely, she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
By contrast, logistics is pretty mundane; the big contractors don’t pine for contracts to build oiler ships, cranes, or commissaries.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
While car collectors pine for restored cars, many young women prefer restomods, short for restored and modified, that retain their vintage exterior but are updated with modern comforts and safety features.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Photos of Pochettino sharing a coffee with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, that went viral on social media last week, served only to amplify affections among supporters who pine for his return.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2025
“Do you pine for her, Harry? Do you sigh?”
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
