desire

Our critic noted, “Despite a sea between them literally and metaphorically, Europe and the Americas shared a common imagination, a curiosity to explain the unknown, and a desire to make the mystical beautiful.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Take Pitt’s “F1: The Movie” and this year’s “Heart of the Beast,” where Pitt plays hypermasculine characters whose lives, actions and goals are defined by a relentless desire to come out on top.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

She pointed to a desire to boost domestic production in agriculture and other sectors, alongside a wish to propagate "family values" and liberties.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Abudu, a Nigerian media mogul who was born in London, explained that the project was born from a desire to showcase and celebrate stories that she felt previously lacked a home.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Camille opens her mouth, probably to mention her recent desire to become a vegetarian, then closes it.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

“I had to quell those desires for homeownership as I continue to see the price of everything grow exponentially,” she said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

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

The two bills would bar lawyers from prioritizing the desires of private investors who fund lawsuits, and ramp up penalties for lawyers who scout for clients at hospitals, jails and accident sites.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 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

And that’s why I ultimately decided to take my brother’s advice and start a business that would satisfy not only my desire for affordable modest fashion, but thousands of other women’s desires as well.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

As a result, he says, "I think readers are coming to value very obviously personal writing, and maybe even writing that's messier, less structurally sound or composed or perfected, than they maybe once would've desired."

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

This alternative route avoids the highest energy requirements while still reaching the desired conditions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

But as a fishing platform, it leaves some things to be desired, starting with the trolling motor setup, about $5,000, all in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

“If the desired level of investment rises faster than the available pool of savings, the system needs a higher return to make the pieces fit.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

“He was too good!—she could not endure the thought!—she would not give him such a troublesome office for the world,”—brought on the desired repetition of entreaties and assurances,—and a very few minutes settled the business.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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

“God’s will is urgently desiring that people come together and devote themselves to each other’s healing.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025

“Being pregnant, desiring pregnancy, and parenting your children does not absolve you from being at risk of criminalization,” Perritt told Salon in a phone interview.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2024

In spite of this amendment, however, she requested to have a note sent to Longbourn, desiring her mother to visit Jane, and form her own judgment of her situation.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen