be desirous of
Example Sentences
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
With every due respect for the plebiscita—or resolutions of public meetings—we doubt whether any party would be desirous of accepting them as a substitute for our present method of law-making.
From The Comic History of Rome by Becket, Gilbert Abbott ?
In general, it is sufficient that the aspirant to religious life be free from impediments, and be desirous of entering it.
From What Shall I Be? A Chat With Young People by Cassilly, Francis Bernard
If this gives your majesty any offence, impute it not to them, but pardon it; since it is the common sentiment of every captive, to be desirous of regaining his former dignity.
From Old English Chronicles by Various
Her father loved her too well not to be desirous of relieving her from a painful task, though undertaken without necessity, and contrary to his opinion.
From Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Brown, Charles Brockden
