crave

Example Sentences

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Thus, 2020 also became the year to revisit old TV shows and movies, partly due to the industry-wide dearth of new content, and partly because we craved the solace of the known.

From Salon

For an instant I felt a pang, picturing myself in Tokyo or Timbuktu, craving one of my aunts peach pies.

From Literature

Some think it may stem from the fact that dragon mothers cannot nurse their young, which leaves the little beasts with a lifelong craving for milk.

From Literature

But if you’re craving a soda, have to shave, or want to wash your clothes, AI can’t really help you there.

From Barron's

I had to strike a balance between giving him the affection he so clearly craved and getting us both in trouble.

From Literature