Example Sentences

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Stephen Colletti made his love for the fish clear, posting a video longingly staring at a full case of salmon in a supermarket.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

An unshaven dad glances longingly at his coffee while his toddler spills blueberries across the kitchen floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

He’s like the monster in a monster movie, unable to tame the beast inside, looking longingly at a normal, happy human life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

The NBC cameras panned to billionaire’s row to show Jared Kushner chatting with Bezos and Pinchai, with Zuckerberg looking on longingly, as though hoping to be tapped into the conversation himself.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025

Zak sounds exhausted and looks longingly toward the heavy oak doors that lead outside.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir