thirst

Example Sentences

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Aside from a thirst for world domination, Hitler could explain his attacks on other Europeans in various ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“Meghan’s serving your insatiable thirst for dance-ready bops with the upbeat banger that is ‘Foolish,’” the release stated, cramming two bits of gay slang into one sentence.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The thirst for further success has been made clear to Howe every time he has encountered Al-Rumayyan over the years.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It only matters to us that Les manages to return Lindy to her former status; his thirst for recognition is represented as pathetic and unseemly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s an indication of how much the thirst is getting to her, if she’s willing to let me take charge of a situation.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman