desire
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In February, Cooper decided not to sign a new deal as a “60 Minutes” contributor, as the CNN anchor cited a desire to spend more time with his family.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
DIY and maintenance work is a male-dominated field in China, but an increasing number of women living alone with a desire for self-sufficiency has led to a growing appetite for courses to learn such skills.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
"I have no desire to get used to queues," he said.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Within a few hours, a statistical analysis had been whipped up into a tale of desire.
From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026
Penelope wondered if it was a desire for secrecy that had prompted Miss Mortimer’s choice of restaurant, and not just an appreciation for ferns—but she did not have to wonder for long.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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