yearn
Example Sentences
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But one day, the excitement of the AI trade will come from plunges rather than melt-ups, and when that happens, you will yearn for boredom.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
He said he continued to pray for peace, diplomacy and the “well-being of peoples, who yearn for peaceful existence founded on justice,” according to a translated statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
They are listening to Jeff Buckley, watching Celine Song films, making memes about needing more hours in the day to yearn.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026
"There is so much to do, let's do it. Let's yearn for a happy ending in our own lives."
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
It made me yearn for water even more.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
Vocabulary lists containing yearn
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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