craved

Example Sentences

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David, from St Helens, said he had tried and failed with diets many times before but the injections immediately changed his appetite, including the type of food he craved.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

On a deeper level, Slayyyter’s “Worst Girl in America” is the lonely girl from a small Midwestern town, one who she says craved a healthy relationship with her father— and a way out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The Gemini recommendation, seconded by the restaurant manager, was the comfort food I craved in the lousy weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Further, Macklem said there was notable pent-up demand from consumers coming out of the pandemic, as households had accumulated sizable savings, and craved goods and services not available to them due to social-distancing restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

W e were not allowed any news at all, and we craved it.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela