Example Sentences
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To extricate itself, Unilever eventually transferred to the Israeli licensee the assets needed to sell Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in Israel and its territories—for as long as he desires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The boards of Musk’s companies have generally indulged his desires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
As Spielberg predicted in 2005, humans would choose between doing their part to save one another or prioritizing their own desires, no matter who was affected.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
But as much as she smothers her desires, others can sense them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Their actions were merely the symbolic manifestation of their deeper desires.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
