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

“Being pregnant, desiring pregnancy, and parenting your children does not absolve you from being at risk of criminalization,” Perritt told Salon in a phone interview.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2024

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

In spite of this amendment, however, she requested to have a note sent to Longbourn, desiring her mother to visit Jane, and form her own judgment of her situation.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen