Example Sentences

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The wellness platform officially launched in the summer of 2020, when people were pining for personal connection amid COVID-19 lockdowns and isolation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

Like the hearts and minds of loyal fans who were pining to watch the great stars of the game.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022

But some veteran lawmakers were pining for the old system, under which the party in charge of a particular chamber usually did the drawing.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2021

He said people across the country were pining for the return of the military.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2018

It is evident, however, from Cook's expressions, though he does not complain, that his people were pining for fresh food and civilisation.

From Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World by Cook, James