still yearn
Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words
To continue to have a strong desire for something over time.
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- He still yearned after her, even after all these years.
- Despite his success, he still yearned for the simple life he once knew.
- She would still yearn for a sense of belonging, no matter where she went.
- Even in old age, he still yearned for adventure and new experiences.
- The exiled king still yearned for his homeland, dreaming of return.
- Many refugees still yearn for peace and stability in their war-torn countries.
- After losing her pet, she still yearned for its comforting presence.
- They still yearned to achieve their childhood dreams, never giving up hope.
- Even with all the distractions, he still yearned for quiet solitude.
- Generations later, some families still yearn for justice regarding past wrongs.