Sentence examples for having yearned from inspiring English sources

She described herself as "confused, very confused," having yearned so long for peace, yet concluded, in recent days, that the price was too high.

Having yearned from an early age to make big, sweeping films in the mode of directors like Ridley Scott and Michael Mann, Mr. Nolan became more committed to his elusive goal and cognizant of how rare these opportunities would be.

Another "theme" coming from adults who were raised by gay or lesbian parents is having yearned, as children, for a "normal" family, including wanting to connect with their missing biological parent.

Ms. Zhou had yearned to be a professional dancer.

It is the sanctuary I have yearned for.

For many years, I have yearned for a quiet mind.

I think I've yearned for that simplicity ever since.

How Scotland has yearned for a prolific goalscorer.

Backman, 51, has yearned for a chance to manage in the majors.

Germans have yearned for America since they migrated there en masse in the 19th century.

I must have yearned, like mothers everywhere, for a physical kinship bond with my child.