desire

The catwalk featured a diverse range of models in age, size and gender, demonstrating the brand's desire to cater to a wide market.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The agreement falls short of Trump’s desire to make Greenland a sovereign U.S. territory, tracking closer to Denmark’s counteroffer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Bryan is dealing with relationship problems that add to the urgency of his desire to survive, but he’s also just a dude with questionable self-preservation instincts, which makes for a good adventure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Behind it all is a desire to manage tensions between a superpower keen to keep its place at the top and a rapidly rising rival determined to make the 21st century a Chinese one.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

He still wanted a paycheck, but the desire to prove himself over the board was his strongest motivation for trying to heal the rift.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Naturally, the series is designed to satisfy certain teenage desires; not unusually, the main romance is triangular.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Acting on your own desires can feel selfish, but Petrick’s interviews suggest a trip that involves travel is one of the few times people let themselves off the hook, guilt included.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

As James notes, "Our actions feel like they are caused by decisions based on desires, beliefs, and intentions."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026

But such great champions are, of course, born competitors who have insatiable desires to win matches - and Grand Slam trophies.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

She shrugged again, a silent comment about the inexplicable desires of the nobility.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Rather than depending primarily on chemistry, the material itself is structured to provide the desired function.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

I joke that I like to think I can understand when my cat’s meow is asking me to open the bedroom window blinds, which is where her desired bird-watching perch is.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The desired outcome is a more naturally filled out look.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

McGuigan added; "We need reform, but it must be properly funded, planned on a whole-system basis and undertaken with the best for patient outcomes, regardless of where they live, as the desired outcome."

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

And he likely had access to the intelligence the United States desired most: information about the USSR's nuclear missile program.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

Huckabee reportedly told embassy staff in an email there was "no need to panic, but for those desiring to leave, it's important to make plans to depart sooner rather than later".

From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026

The motivations for septuagenarian entrepreneurs include desiring autonomy, pursuing meaningful projects and addressing societal needs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025

“Being pregnant, desiring pregnancy, and parenting your children does not absolve you from being at risk of criminalization,” Perritt told Salon in a phone interview.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2024

Dueling with windmills or the bright moon, desiring Dulcinea, coming to his senses and dying are the Don’s business.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024

In spite of this amendment, however, she requested to have a note sent to Longbourn, desiring her mother to visit Jane, and form her own judgment of her situation.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen