Example Sentences

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Maybe if people understand how thoroughly an early history of trauma can rewire a brain, they’ll stop lusting for harsh punishments.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2023

That it was a happy accident hasn’t stopped others in the industry from lusting after the recipe, of course.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023

France plays host to next year's Rugby World Cup, and having twice clinched the age-grade version, Les Bleus are lusting to win the real thing.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2022

From Elon Musk to Richard Branson, the wealthiest man on Earth follows a long line of exorbitantly wealthy men lusting for space travel.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2021

Yon strives their Leader, lusting to be seen.

From The Unknown Eros by Patmore, Coventry Kersey Dighton