Sentence examples for had long desired from inspiring English sources
The British East India Company had long desired a foothold in the north of India.
If it happens, we shouldn't blame them, they had long desired a king on the throne.
He took on the major networks and created more competition in the media marketplace, something regulators had long desired, she said.
JPMorgan backed out in mid-March after its shotgun acquisition of Bear Stearns gave it the prime brokerage it had long desired.
Hitler, who fancied himself a great art aficionado and planned a huge "Führermuseum" in his hometown of Linz, Austria, had long desired particular pieces from private Jewish collections.
In fact, he said, he had long desired to come see the French capital, but had been prevented by his illness.
And that's something baseball has long desired.
Mr Black (bowing): "Sir, I have long desired your unacquaintance".
The Los Angeles Angels have long desired another superb hitter to protect Vladimir Guerrero in their lineup.
MERVYN KING, the governor of the Bank of England, has long desired to take the drama out of monetary policy.
Condé Nast has long desired a high-end style magazine and attempted to buy Pop from Bauer.
