be desirous of
Example Sentences
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
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 ?
Should you be desirous of using it, however, the oysters must be carefully wiped dry before dipping them; while for cracker dust they are not wiped, but only drained well.
From Culture and Cooking Art in the Kitchen by Owen, Catherine
Who would not be desirous of emulating in some degree, that best kind of patriotism, by which the correspondent H. of the Christian Observer, is so remarkably distinguished!
From A Historical Survey of the Customs, Habits, & Present State of the Gypsies by Hoyland, John
If the New Yorker happens to be desirous of obtaining redress, he must first discover and identify the assailant, and next ascertain his nationality.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 by Various
