Example Sentences

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And distributors, dizzy from years of surprises and disruption, are hankering for a universally appealing, tried-and-true marketing campaign, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Still, if you are hankering for soft cheese, pasteurized cottage cheese, queso fresco, fresh chèvre, mozzarella, ricotta, feta, Brie, Camembert, and blue cheese are all considered safe.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2021

He added: "The only steps that we will take in this regard are ones that will maximise the freedom the vast majority of the country want and are hankering to enjoy."

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2021

I know that people are hankering to go a bit faster but actually we feel vindicated at taking steady steps out of the lockdown is the smart way to go.

From The Guardian • May 2, 2021

You're too kind, Landy," laughed Toby; "none of us are hankering after an experience like that.

From Afloat or, Adventures on Watery Trails by Douglas, Alan