desires
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By the end, Bobby begins to have his own wants, curiosities and desires, Luster said — all filtered through a desperation to help and connect with Dina.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
It’s a film for anyone who has put aside their desires and told themselves it’s too late or too scary to try something new.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
They have joys and desires, just not their former ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“I had to quell those desires for homeownership as I continue to see the price of everything grow exponentially,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
All efforts to reform or control our desires are therefore pointless.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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