desire
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Bonta and LoPresti said that the building of an ICE facility in Gilroy signals a desire by the federal government to increase enforcement in the area.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Indonesia began enforcing its own social media ban for users under the age of 16 in March, while several European governments have announced their desire to make similar moves.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The film is a distinctly modern rumination on the desire to shut off and watch the world go by, without forming an opinion on the horrors.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s also born from a desire on the state’s part to collect as many people’s lawful votes as possible.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Aside from her self-serving desire to travel, Regina insisted on being part of the tour because she didn’t trust one of its participants: the shifty-eyed Norman T. Whitaker.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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