thirst after
Example Sentences
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A glass of water lets the spirits quench their thirst after a long journey, and tissue paper carved with elaborate motifs is commonly used to represent air.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2021
For water, that can be a cup of water to quench the spirits’ thirst after their journey, or sometimes the deceased’s favorite drink.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2021
Just be aware that its narrow opening is less than ideal when you’re trying to quench your thirst after cresting a tall hill.
From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2018
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:for they shall be filled.
From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2014
All men naturally hunger and thirst after happiness.
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by John Charles Ryle
