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craves

  • present tense form
    of crave (3rd person singular).
    crave
    verb (used with object)
    to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly.

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Yet David craves Monica’s maternal affection as if he were real — and for all intents and purposes, he is.

From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026

But can he pull off the far bigger task ahead, and really be the "saviour" that Labour craves?

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

I’m not the only one who craves this state.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026

It now looks possible El-Sayed may get the opportunity—and test—he craves.

From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2026

Because as a daughter who craves her mother's love, I consider this a win.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman