How to Use craving in a Sentence
craving
noun- I had a sudden craving for french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
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The business, and even the athletes, are the mere servants of the craving for the sport.
— Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 11 Mar. 2022 -
Who doesn't have a few pints of ice cream in the freezer for when the craving strikes?
— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 July 2023 -
When the craving for mac and cheese strikes in the middle of the summer, there's no need to heat up the oven.
— Casey Barber, CNN, 7 Aug. 2022 -
The first craving aroused by her silent films is to hear the literal sound of her voice.
— Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2022 -
Yet with all the love and growth afforded me in 2022 came a craving for new sounds.
— Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022 -
Grab a quick, affordable sushi roll at one of these 11 best hand roll bars in L.A. the next time the cravings come.
— Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023 -
High stress is also linked to the craving of less healthful foods.
— Suzie Glassman, Health.com, 13 Jan. 2022 -
Help satisfy a sweet tooth craving just in time for the new year.
— Nicole Charky-Chami, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2022 -
Because we’ve been so sheltered from that for over a year, the craving has been there.
— Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2021 -
Our bread recipe is made with three cheeses, sausage, and pesto, to conquer any cheese craving.
— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 -
If six nuggets aren’t enough to satisfy your cravings then Wendy’s has just the thing for you.
— Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 -
This one-pan meal cuts down on the dishes and satisfies the craving for lasagna with a fraction of the work.
— Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021 -
Maiya is described as a mixed-breed dog with a love for playing ball and a craving for string cheese.
— Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024 -
But that doesn't help when a sudden craving strikes on a Wednesday night.
— Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2024 -
As with many good things, the DC Chi Pie is a result of a craving that couldn’t be satisfied.
— Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022 -
The craving for a Shipley's doughnut wasn't so easy to satisfy back when the brand launched in 1936.
— Megha McSwain, Chron, 17 June 2022 -
Some even braved the rain to come inside and satisfy their cravings.
— Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 -
Refuse to accept your craving for the high opinions of others.
— Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2022 -
So when the craving for the fancy entreé strikes, whip up this mash-up soup recipe in under an hour.
— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2022 -
Many believe chocolate can cure a lot of things, such as a sweet tooth craving and a broken heart.
— Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Mar. 2022 -
The trick, of course, is that the prodrome phase might intensify those cravings.
— Julia Ries, SELF, 14 July 2023 -
When a craving for stage drama hits, fear not, there are options.
— Kellina Moore, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023 -
Get ready to curb your pie, donut, and even cookie cravings with fewer calories (and less mess).
— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2024 -
So, how to decide where to go to satisfy your next craving?
— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2022 -
When the weather cools down, Vikas Khanna has just the dish to satisfy your cozy food cravings.
— Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 -
From spicy Tom Yum to sweet butternut squash soup, there's a tasty idea in this list for every craving.
— Audrey Bruno, SELF, 5 Nov. 2022 -
If plain scallop recipes aren't enough to satisfy your craving for seafood, this stew is a must.
— Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022 -
Natural Nut Butters Who doesn't keep a jar of peanut butter handy in the pantry for a late night craving?
— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 -
Take the tasting approach, or just crack 'em open whenever the craving hits.
— Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022
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