hankering for
Example Sentences
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And distributors, dizzy from years of surprises and disruption, are hankering for a universally appealing, tried-and-true marketing campaign, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
The trend toward extravagance dovetailed nicely with the emergence of baby boomers and older Gen X–ers with more disposable income, the hankering for less-traveled international locales and a generational shift toward more creature comforts.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025
It is by no means comprehensive, but if you’re hankering for one great music doc or 10, it’s a place to start.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024
"Noddy has always been great at living in the moment, not hankering for the past or worrying about the future," she said.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2023
She did develop a terrific hankering for a crucifix, though.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
