as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve
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These moments, which might read confusingly to a casual audience, come off like winks to the most dedicated Yellowjackets viewers, the ones who crave answers to the show’s puzzles.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
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Hart craves praise, on this of all nights, when the man who gave his words melody is moving on, and every crack to the contrary lands like a slap.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, speaking for President Xi Jinping, said Beijing wants to help set global AI rules.—
Thomas Adamson and Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Before rescinding his invitation, it was reported that only two players from the team were planning on meeting with the president, as the others did not want to go.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Halle explores the push-and-pull dynamic of a relationship where love, frustration, and desire all blend.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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That said, his blocking work has left a lot to be desired over the course of his career.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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