Sentence examples for did long for from inspiring English sources

(I did long for the ship to throw a net into the ocean once in a while, for fresher fish).

As a child, I didn't have to make the rounds of such a feverish kiddie party circuit -- even if I did long for all the goodie bags I was missing.

Those who work in illegal coal mines and chemical plants, wearing the same uniforms their grandfathers did, long for a reunion with Russia.

I really do long for the days when I can do a Brontë adaptation.

"One does long for the day when it's only about the work," Ms. Bigelow said.

Sometimes, she said, "I do long for the 'holy huddle,' but it's the right thing to do".

But I do long for various friendships and ties that used to exist and don't anymore.

While they have enthusiastically embraced New York, these former public servants do long for home, and some go there often.

"We did long-range planning for this," he said.

Do long runs for training on weekends.

I did always long for more time ashore.