hankers after
Example Sentences
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She also hankers after her mother's "unmatched" egg and potato sandwiches.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Listening to him talk, it’s tempting to wonder if he hankers after the era when he was American rock’s public enemy No 1, the primary source of outrage for conservative watchdog organisations.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 21, 2017
Although he makes it clear he loved the experience of filming Star Trek, you get the impression that Quinto hankers after more serious roles.
From The Guardian ● May 4, 2013
In throbbing, booming Los Angeles, he is a man who hankers after peace & quiet.
From Time Magazine Archive
Woman's sphere—stale phrase!—is any one she hankers after; but let her not deceive herself.
From Unicorns by James Huneker
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