21 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Hanker' in a Sentence
"To experience a restless or constant longing, often expressed by the use of words like "after," "for," or an infinitive." more
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Every winter, the children hanker for the first snowfall to build snowmen.
The detective would hanker to solve mysterious cases and uncover hidden secrets.
I have hankered for a reunion with old friends.
The artist hankers for the perfect shade of blue in his paintings.
Tom tends to hanker for new video games to play.
He would hanker for adventure stories before bedtime.
He hankered after the vintage cars displayed at the car show.
The flowers hanker for sunlight in the garden.
Mary hankers for the smell of fresh flowers in her garden.
The young artist would hanker to create colorful paintings.
The students hanker for the upcoming summer vacation.
I have been hankering for a quiet retreat in the mountains.
He has been hankering for a chance to prove his worth on the soccer field.
The students are hankering for the weekend to come for a break from studies.
Sarah would hanker to play with her pet kitten after school.
The child hankers for a new toy every time they visit the store.
The young explorer would hanker after exciting adventures in the dense jungle.
Mary would often hanker for the sweet melodies of her favorite songs during music class.
She hankers for adventure in far-off lands.
After studying for hours, I will have been hankering for a break and some fresh air.
She has been hankering to learn salsa dancing.
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