long for

Frequency: 8.020.7 per million words

to want something very much, especially if it is unlikely to happen soon

longlong (verb) + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He hated the city and longed for the mountains.
  • She longs for a quiet life in the countryside.
  • After years abroad, he began to long for his hometown.
  • They longed for the days when things were simpler.
  • I often long for a good night's sleep.
  • The children long for their summer holidays.
  • She has always longed for a chance to prove herself.
  • We are longing for some sunshine after all this rain.
  • What do you long for in the future?
  • Despite their success, they still long for true happiness.