longs

/ lɒŋz /

plural noun

1. full-length trousers

2. long-dated gilt-edged securities

3. finance unsold securities or commodities held in anticipation of rising prices

Example Sentences

"We believe the majority of the country longs for news that is balanced and fact-based, and we want CBS to be their home," he said.

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The insanely catchy bridge – where Raye longs for "a diamond ring I can wear on my wedding finger" – has also gone viral on TikTok.

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The canvas is a handmade constellation of who Brink is and who she longs to be.

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It is no secret that he longs for the international recognition of a Nobel Peace Prize.

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Young and with her whole life ahead of her, Qiaoqiao longs to be a singer, but her future is short-circuited by Bin’s text announcing that he’s leaving to seek better financial opportunities elsewhere.

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