Example Sentences

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“They have craved an understanding of the underlying order in the world.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The expectations are clear, become the franchise quarterback the Bears have craved for years and lift the founding NFL franchise to the top of the league.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

The Jets are getting the premium QB they have craved for years, and a rare sense of hope for their long-suffering fans.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023

Assuming the case rate does not significantly tick upward, Mr. Adams has said that the mask mandate for public schools will end by Monday, giving children the normalcy they have craved.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2022

They have craved an understanding of the underlying order in the world.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking