as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
voters hungering for honest and upright leadership
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The tiny glow-boosting beads burst upon contact to support elasticity and collagen production, making this an especially good pick for mature skin craving more cushion and bounce.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
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In so many ways, this level of excellence is exactly what fans are craving on TV and social media nowadays — every aspect of the arts working at their best to tell meaningful stories.—
Karen Idelson,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The other preparation that matters is connecting the negotiation to a personal goal that has nothing to do with wanting more money in the abstract.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Parking is free and there is an elevator in back for those wanting to avoid the stairs.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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“Hungering (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungering%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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