How to Use craving in a Sentence

craving

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  • I had a sudden craving for french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
  • The business, and even the athletes, are the mere servants of the craving for the sport.
    — Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Who doesn't have a few pints of ice cream in the freezer for when the craving strikes?
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
  • Store the dough in the fridge for up to two weeks to give yourself a leg up next time the craving strikes.
    — Washington Post, 19 June 2021
  • When the craving for mac and cheese strikes in the middle of the summer, there's no need to heat up the oven.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 7 Aug. 2022
  • Decked out in surfer decor, this posh sushi joint hits the spot for your sushi craving!
    — cleveland, 17 June 2021
  • The first craving aroused by her silent films is to hear the literal sound of her voice.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Yet with all the love and growth afforded me in 2022 came a craving for new sounds.
    — Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
  • This is the warm dessert to turn to when a craving for banana pudding strikes.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
  • And who didn’t get a craving for beignets while watching this movie?
    — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Grab a quick, affordable sushi roll at one of these 11 best hand roll bars in L.A. the next time the cravings come.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
  • High stress is also linked to the craving of less healthful foods.
    — Suzie Glassman, Health.com, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Here, a few of our favorite farro recipes for when the craving hits.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 28 Apr. 2020
  • Help satisfy a sweet tooth craving just in time for the new year.
    — Nicole Charky-Chami, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Because we’ve been so sheltered from that for over a year, the craving has been there.
    — Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2021
  • Our bread recipe is made with three cheeses, sausage, and pesto, to conquer any cheese craving.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • If six nuggets aren’t enough to satisfy your cravings then Wendy’s has just the thing for you.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
  • This one-pan meal cuts down on the dishes and satisfies the craving for lasagna with a fraction of the work.
    — Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Maiya is described as a mixed-breed dog with a love for playing ball and a craving for string cheese.
    — Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
  • But that doesn't help when a sudden craving strikes on a Wednesday night.
    — Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2024
  • For some of us, stressful times inspire a craving for the comfort foods of our youth.
    — Joy Wallace Dickinson, orlandosentinel.com, 9 Aug. 2020
  • Sip on a hot cup of herbal tea, like ginger or chamomile, to sooth your craving and your belly.
    — Oriahnn Native, Essence, 9 Dec. 2020
  • Tender and rich with dark cocoa, this is the chocolate cake to make when a craving strikes.
    — Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Abby could put an end to more than just a craving for pasta.
    — Megan Stein, Country Living, 24 Mar. 2020
  • As with many good things, the DC Chi Pie is a result of a craving that couldn’t be satisfied.
    — Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The craving for a Shipley's doughnut wasn't so easy to satisfy back when the brand launched in 1936.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 17 June 2022
  • Some even braved the rain to come inside and satisfy their cravings.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Refuse to accept your craving for the high opinions of others.
    — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Intensely sensitive, idealistic, and craving depth in nearly every conversation, a Gemini and a Pisces are meant to be like oil and water.
    — Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Overall, this interaction with feel-good brain chemicals means that for many, alcohol cravings can form the biggest challenge for those hoping to cut back or better moderate their drinking behaviors.
    — New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025

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