desire
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And despite dominating possession, PSG were unable to fashion many clear chances for their feared front three of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, with Arsenal's defence largely keeping them under control.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The glitchy breakbeats and thrumming basslines of Ambiguous Desire are a major shift for the singer-songwriter - but they always feel authentic.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
On stage, she made her Broadway debut in 1992 as Stella in "A Streetcar Named Desire" opposite Jessica Lange and Alec Baldwin.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
Desire expels despair, however, when Marty meets his brother’s new bride.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
No. Desire had not just killed Molly and her once.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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