be desirous of
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
All intelligent people, of course, will be desirous of giving all useful information of a character that cannot be used to their injury, but can be used for the benefit of society at large.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green
With every due respect for the plebiscita—or resolutions of public meetings—we doubt whether any party would be desirous of accepting them as a substitute for our present method of law-making.
From The Comic History of Rome by Becket, Gilbert Abbott ?
Even now they will be desirous of knowing the fate of the siege of Gibraltar, before they agree to any treaty, which does not put them in possession of that important fortress.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Sparks, Jared
If this gives your majesty any offence, impute it not to them, but pardon it; since it is the common sentiment of every captive, to be desirous of regaining his former dignity.
From Old English Chronicles by Various
