How to Use crave in a Sentence

crave

verb
  • Like many celebrities, he craves attention.
  • I was craving french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
  • But Trump is betting there are enough who still crave his crazed appeal.
    Time, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Many voters seem to crave a path toward an acceptable middle ground.
    Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2022
  • One thing is for sure: people crave a return to normalcy this holiday season.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022
  • But there are experiences that can enhance the fulfillment people need and crave.
    WSJ, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Some may opt for abstinence because they're fed up with hookup culture and crave an emotional connection.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Under free trade, government has no favors to sell to firms that crave relief from having to satisfy consumers.
    WSJ, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Even if the economy tips into recession, Garcia says that consumers will still crave the little things that brighten their day.
    Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2022
  • People with straighter strands often crave more curl, body, and bounce, while those with wavier tresses frequently dream a 'do that is less voluminous and decidedly tame.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 3 Dec. 2022
  • But many Iranians these days are very connected to the wider world online and crave an end to international isolation.
    Miriam Berger, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Just like a killer guitar solo, the Chiefs’ relentless drive for another Super Bowl win promises to keep us all on the edge of our seats, craving more.
    Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Bingham said residents crave a full-service grocer and that many would prefer not to drive to nearby Forney, Terrell or Mesquite to buy basics.
    Dallas News, 2 Nov. 2022
  • One day, Cruithne could be a practice site for landing humans on asteroids, and perhaps even mining them for the rare-earth metals our new technologies desperately crave.
    Duncan Forgan, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Politicians and celebrities crave a Twitter that works like the pre-Musk one, but with less hate speech, disinformation, and conspiracy theories.
    Roger McNamee, Time, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The scent feels like an evolution of classic perfumery, but with a contemporary twist—perfect for anyone who appreciates the artistry of fragrance but also craves something fresh and exciting.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Many craved the chicken with the Winston-Salem restaurant’s sauce, which has a kick to it.
    Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2024
  • And MacMillan craves getting a shot by his now 6-3 pal.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2023
  • Some kids can’t feel full, or train themselves to crave fruits and veggies.
    Isabella Cueto, STAT, 17 July 2023
  • The omakase box with assorted sushi and a can of sake, which left him craving just a bit more.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2024
  • Lexus has equipped the RC F with the tech features modern buyers crave.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 12 Jan. 2023
  • That craving for a hike could strike at any time, after all.
    Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Read on for the full recipe—and some tips on how to make the hearty meal exactly what your mind and body is craving.
    Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Dune: Part Two has been one of the biggest movies of 2024 so far, leaving fans craving more.
    Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
  • Do folks just crave a good book to get them through the cold, penny-pinching winter?
    Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • As for the tres leches cake, my companion was still craving it the next day.
    The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The boy craved new challenges, sought out new books to read and loved sharks, said the school’s principal Jane Hitch in a statement.
    Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star, 1 May 2023
  • There's a reason most people crave lighter foods like salad and fresh fruit in the summer.
    Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
  • When blood sugar levels plummet, the body thinks it hasn't been fed and craves more of the glucose that cells need to function.
    Amanda Gardner, Health, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The sweet, sweet anger, the stuff Republicans crave, is right there under the surface.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024

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