| He closed his eyes tightly and longed for death, for surely he would be dead sooner or later. |
| Even before the 1970s became fashionable again, I longed for shag-pile carpets, big collars, disco music and dolly birds. |
| His report was never going to be the searing, damning indictment some had longed for. |
| As soon as I stepped outside, I longed for the warmth of the convenience store again. |
| He longed for a strong dictator and the security of the old religion, without the injustices of the old order. |
| Byron always longed for adventure, but this idea just seemed foolish to him. |
