Example Sentences

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What’s more, research has long shown that globally engaged companies tend to create the good jobs at good wages for which so many Americans are yearning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

At this stage, companies are yearning zero economic profits.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Ms. Haley’s campaign events are gathering grounds for a mix of voters who are yearning to move past Mr. Trump and others who are playing footsie with the idea.

From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024

Yet every week this month, other potential candidates have popped up in Iowa and New Hampshire, hoping to discover that conservative donors and voters are yearning for alternatives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2023

My life isn't all it's cracked up to be by men who say they are yearning for it.

From Ann Boyd by Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel)