as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve
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Opera companies have long craved a compact, family-friendly hit, good for all ages, like ballet’s Nutcracker.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026 -
It will be devoured by the 49ers Faithful’s malnourished soul that has craved another championship for 31 years.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Nobody wanted to dwell on it but everyone knew what was coming after the 2012-13 skating season.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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That’s exactly the position that Carter Baumler wanted to be in.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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His defensive metrics left a lot to be desired.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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McTavish, now in his fourth season, is still looking for the breakout that his second half of last season hinted at, with defense and overall consistency leaving a bit to be desired.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Desiderated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderated. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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