dying for
Example Sentences
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I’ve met so many artists who were just dying for the opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
Tibetans have clung on to their identity for 75 years now, fighting for it and dying for it.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
“My only goal that I was really dying for was to have one of our creations on the cover of Fangoria magazine. That’s the only thing.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025
"I have nothing to do with Russia, but have much to do with wanting to save, on average, five thousand Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, who are dying for no reason whatsoever," he said.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025
I’m also dying for a drink, but I can’t be bothered going over to the tap.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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