thirst after
Example Sentences
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For water, that can be a cup of water to quench the spirits’ thirst after their journey, or sometimes the deceased’s favorite drink.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2021
Just be aware that its narrow opening is less than ideal when you’re trying to quench your thirst after cresting a tall hill.
From Slate • Nov. 8, 2018
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:for they shall be filled.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2014
Sometimes the little boy would awaken just before dawn shaky and weak, complaining of hunger or thirst; after consuming something he would quickly recover.
From Washington Post • May 21, 2012
His burning thirst after knowledge impelled him to devote his attention to what lay nearest, and thoroughly to investigate whatever was most worthy of note, most wonderful, and most difficult.
From Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young by Bull, Jacob B.
