yearn

Example Sentences

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He said he continued to pray for peace, diplomacy and the “well-being of peoples, who yearn for peaceful existence founded on justice,” according to a translated statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

"There is so much to do, let's do it. Let's yearn for a happy ending in our own lives."

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Even the good times can make you yearn for the quiet relaxation of a hotel room with concierge service.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 22, 2025

Each yearn the typical U.S. homeowner spends $10,946 on maintenance, $2,003 on homeowner’s insurance, and $3,030 on property taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

They all belonged to each other: the lament of those who yearn, the laughter of the wise, the cry of indignation and the groan of the dying.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse