longed
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Some have wanted to escape Washington’s notorious humid summers, while others longed to flee the cold and create a “winter White House” in warmer climes.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026
Like many of their peers, they longed for a secular and democratic government that would liberate them from the regime’s draconian social rules.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
I longed to speak to my mother about it, but I kept my feelings from her and stayed silent.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Just as things began to feel real, the connection she longed for would suddenly feel uncomfortable, even threatening.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Awash in self-pity, I even longed for Aunt Ivy.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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