lust

Example Sentences

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Her son Filip Spasovski says that despite her medical challenges she has an easygoing nature and a lust for life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Ms. Millonzi’s most prominent roles are Roderigo, whose lust for Desdemona turns him into a useful tool in Iago’s hands, and Desdemona’s devoted maid and Iago’s wife, Emilia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The lust for vengeance eventually gets the better of him, but Swenson leads us step by step to depravity through sorrow, injustice and humiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Macclesfield described McLeod as having a "lust for life" and an "unwavering work ethic", which was an inspiration to those around him.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

"Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for power."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin