longed
Example Sentences
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I longed to speak to my mother about it, but I kept my feelings from her and stayed silent.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
In a self-published memoir, he recalled himself as a dreamy young man who longed to become a great writer and explore the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
She had longed to find her brother for years.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Now, I have the strange romantic notion that, for the briefest of moments, Americans joined hands and celebrated 200 years of an unrealized but longed for dream: Liberty and justice for all.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Awash in self-pity, I even longed for Aunt Ivy.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
