Example Sentences

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"We understand that separated people may look yearningly across borders hoping for reintegration but Kenya rejects such a yearning from being pursued by force," said Mr Kimani.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2022

The earlier 1990s records had been more yearningly odd and exploratory, but the five Magnetic Fields albums that followed 69 Love Songs inevitably fell under its elongated shadow.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2017

She vomited that news out, mockingly, yearningly, with a shrug or with a finger pointed at the audience.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 16, 2015

Exhibitions and installations by international stars round out the permanent collection, which includes Anselm Kiefer’s yearningly beautiful Seven Heavenly Palaces, produced for the 2004 opening.

From Forbes • Sep. 20, 2014

“But, um, can—” Mini stammered as she stared yearningly at the headband.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi