intense desire

Example Sentences

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Wittgenstein’s desire to say the last word in philosophy seems in part driven by an intense desire to still his restless mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

A food craving is an intense desire or urge to eat something, often focused on a particular food.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

But that down-to-earth image belied an intense desire for public acclaim, she said.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

Noah should be celebrated for his work ethic and intense desire to succeed, not derided for the level of performance that he was able to achieve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2023

I went back to law school with an intense desire to understand the laws and doctrines that sanctioned the death penalty and extreme punishments.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson