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Phrasal-verb Emotion

Meaning

to wish very strongly for something that cannot happen or is far away

Example Sentences

"He still longs for the days when he could have made things right."

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to reach an agreement after long discussions or negotiations

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to start a computer or device and load its operating system

sadder but wiser

disappointed but having learned from the experience