desire

Baseball has a long tradition of players downplaying injuries, out of a desire to play and a belief in their own perseverance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

My desire for a folding phone before today was zero.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Because he is still employed, he might not know that his work isn’t the quality you desire.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

"I think we showed desire today. We got the fans behind us and that's really important when you play at Anfield. A positive step for us."

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

With each passing day, her desire to return to the Philippines wanes.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Elsesser says that what he desires most is to remain compassionate and open-minded.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

Mr. Kirsch, a poet and critic, is alert to the relationship between psychological desires and phenomenological experiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

As James notes, "Our actions feel like they are caused by decisions based on desires, beliefs, and intentions."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026

Marvell Technology reports earnings this week but Wall Street desires more details on a recently announced agreement with Google.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

He had heard people speak of mirages, and had already seen some himself: they were desires that, because of their intensity, materialized over the sands of the desert.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

The desired outcome is a more naturally filled out look.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

McGuigan added; "We need reform, but it must be properly funded, planned on a whole-system basis and undertaken with the best for patient outcomes, regardless of where they live, as the desired outcome."

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

The frequencies from the BioCharger’s three coils and light from the tubes are said to penetrate the user’s cell walls to balance their cellular makeup, creating relaxation, clarity and, ultimately, fulfilling the user’s desired “recipe.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

"Our technique turns out to be remarkably stable. Depending on the desired precision, we can systematically improve our formulas using additional approximation methods," says Florian Ecker from TU Wien.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

I marvel how she led me to understand that it was not marriage to Christ that I desired, but sisterhood.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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

Dueling with windmills or the bright moon, desiring Dulcinea, coming to his senses and dying are the Don’s business.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024

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

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin