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lusting





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It’s that for various reasons, a lot of Americans are lusting after proof that America is good.

From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026

Maybe if people understand how thoroughly an early history of trauma can rewire a brain, they’ll stop lusting for harsh punishments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2023

Currently, I've got the "spice" colored pan, but I find myself lusting after the new "acid" green pan to herald in spring.

From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2022

On the field, the players will be as fervent as they ever were, lusting for success, trying on stardom but still young and rehearsing for adulthood.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 3, 2021

Storri's poise restored, Mr. Harley would seek those speculative statesmen, lusting for draw-poker.

From The President A novel by Alfred Henry Lewis


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