desire
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They are a multigenerational group, and regardless of which phase of life they’re at, many seem to share a desire, more than ever before, to be unapologetically themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“There’s a real need and desire to launch a new vehicle that is invested in voices across the whole spectrum.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Because he is still employed, he might not know that his work isn’t the quality you desire.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
The companies selling these tests understand how powerful our desire to know can be.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
And there was nothing more dangerous than desire.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Mr. Kirsch, a poet and critic, is alert to the relationship between psychological desires and phenomenological experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
As James notes, "Our actions feel like they are caused by decisions based on desires, beliefs, and intentions."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Marvell Technology reports earnings this week but Wall Street desires more details on a recently announced agreement with Google.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
But such great champions are, of course, born competitors who have insatiable desires to win matches - and Grand Slam trophies.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
But the price is subjugation to a way of life completely alien to their urges and desires.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Rather than constructing the desired quantum states one small piece at a time, their method can perform a wide variety of operations much faster.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
If the events don’t achieve their desired outcomes, a proportionate amount of tokens will be donated to charity, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
It was assumed the military component would be enough for a quick victory and that has not had the desired effect.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Ahmed said the decision should reflect the worker’s income, age, desired savings, plan expenses and tolerance for paperwork.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
I desired liberty; for liberty I gasped; for liberty I uttered a prayer; it seemed scattered on the wind then faintly blowing.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Huckabee reportedly told embassy staff in an email there was "no need to panic, but for those desiring to leave, it's important to make plans to depart sooner rather than later".
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
The motivations for septuagenarian entrepreneurs include desiring autonomy, pursuing meaningful projects and addressing societal needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
Sure, I get it: If you’re reading this, then you and I could choose to congratulate ourselves for not actively desiring this outcome, and for doing whatever we did to prevent it.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025
Dueling with windmills or the bright moon, desiring Dulcinea, coming to his senses and dying are the Don’s business.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024
Her face glazed with tears, Hermione handed over her wand, and he left her sitting beside his bed, desiring nothing more than to get away from her.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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