be desirous of
Example Sentences
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
He was too old and settled in life to be desirous of new friendships.
From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony
The position was somewhat a delicate one, as he understood Mr. Drake's financial position was not possibly quite so strong as could be wished; and he might be desirous of selling the property.
From A Drake by George! by Trevena, John
England and Germany appeared to be desirous of conciliating the United States.
From The New Nation by Dodd, William E.
I was told it—could not believe it—and assuming to be desirous of such a decree, received the above counsel, word for word, from a practitioner at the New York bar.
From Tom Clark and His Wife Their Double Dreams, And the Curious Things that Befell Them Therein; Being the Rosicrucian's Story by Randolph, Paschal Beverly
