desire
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Energy-rich Turkmenistan, one of the world's most reclusive and sealed-off states, has stated its desire to diversify its exports towards Europe and the Indian subcontinent.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Andrew, 37, doesn’t even recall trying to claim it, but said he had a desire to come out of the divorce feeling like he had won.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
“There’s a strong desire to bring valuation cases,” Rozenblit said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
"In whatever we do, that is going to elevate us to be better, to drive us to be better. To have more hunger and desire to do it than in a negative way."
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Many people who haven’t been formally educated awaken later in life with a desire to progress and deepen their view of the world, to go back to school or self-educate themselves.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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