always long
Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words
to have a persistent, long-held desire for something
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- She had always longed to travel to other countries.
- He had always longed for a quiet life in the countryside.
- As a child, she had always longed for a pet dog.
- Despite his success, he always longed for the simplicity of his youth.
- They had always longed to start their own business.
- Even after many years, she always longs to see her estranged brother.
- The old sailor always longed for the open sea.
- I have always longed to learn how to play the piano.
- He always longed for recognition, even if he didn't admit it.
- She will always long for the days when her children were small.