thirst for

Example Sentences

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"Hearts must be set free from an idolatrous thirst for profit," the Pope said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The pivot aims to capitalize on the thirst for computing power by a range of industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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

Dozens of sessions were held addressing how the gas sector can help satisfy AI's insatiable thirst for electricity, or how AI-driven software can, in turn, help the sector optimize its production.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

For pop, broadcast technology stimulated a thirst for new sounds and new voices that proliferated vigorously across the world.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall