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
“God’s will is urgently desiring that people come together and devote themselves to each other’s healing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 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
