desire
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The question of whether or not to try to have a child shifted away from logistics and toward desire.
From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026
Arango said it is generally strength of character and a desire to investigate.
From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026
She has hoped that the U.S. would support her desire to go back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
“Right,” I said, and for the first time I didn’t have the desire to point out that being stuck with her as a partner felt like a terrible thing to me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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