Example Sentences

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The move comes, again, as the Lakers have thirsted for some kind of consistency, a quest that’s been undone by injuries and an ongoing search for five Lakers that can consistently play with positive results.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024

Ever since Game 6 of the 2016 NLCS, the Dodgers have thirsted for a rematch with the Cubs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2017

As an autistic person, I have thirsted to see individuals from our community represent us in popular culture.

From Salon • May 15, 2017

Yet, to requite thy love, I'll call thee friend; be thou Antonio's friend—a favour nobles have thirsted for: will this requite thee?

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert

For a long time now, I have thirsted after this; I have yearned for these explanations, these inner truths.

From Memorials of the Faithful by `Abdu'l-Bahá