wanderlust
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Bushby previously said he had always had a "wanderlust", and his opportunity to embark on this journey came following the end of his marriage, with his wife returning to Northern Ireland with their son.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
“Brett and I love to be home. We’ve built an amazing life where our home is the centerpiece of our daily life. Neither one of us have wanderlust at this stage,” she wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
The boy was never to return home; wanderlust was bred into him early.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Whether the arrival of her cubs will stanch the bear’s wanderlust is anyone’s guess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
Back when she had curiosity and wanderlust and the inclination to go to the other side of the world and back in a single afternoon.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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