desire
verb (used with object)
Example Sentences
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“I had to quell those desires for homeownership as I continue to see the price of everything grow exponentially,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Elsesser says that what he desires most is to remain compassionate and open-minded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 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
“This is fiction, Ophelia, not a true history. Often we love to read of deeds and desires we would not dare to perform ourselves. That is the pleasure of a tale like this.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
