desiring

Example Sentences

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Huckabee reportedly told embassy staff in an email there was "no need to panic, but for those desiring to leave, it's important to make plans to depart sooner rather than later".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The motivations for septuagenarian entrepreneurs include desiring autonomy, pursuing meaningful projects and addressing societal needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Sure, I get it: If you’re reading this, then you and I could choose to congratulate ourselves for not actively desiring this outcome, and for doing whatever we did to prevent it.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

She had a predilection for painting women as modern, urban, desiring.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2024

“She must feel very lonely without her son,” said Edna, desiring to change the subject.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin