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And amid the return of vintage decor trends, people are yearning for the comfort that nostalgic '90s design brings to the heart of the home, because many of the decade's classic kitchen details are back in style.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
People choose to make mid-life career changes for many reasons:
Seeking Greater Fulfillment: After decades in a particular field, many professionals yearn for work that provides deeper meaning and satisfaction.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The uber-busy who claim to crave boredom may in fact be yearning for quiet contendedness, a moment to relax.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
Gläser does not yearn for the Prussian Empire but for the post-unification era.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
People choose to make mid-life career changes for many reasons:
Seeking Greater Fulfillment: After decades in a particular field, many professionals yearn for work that provides deeper meaning and satisfaction.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The uber-busy who claim to crave boredom may in fact be yearning for quiet contendedness, a moment to relax.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
Gläser does not yearn for the Prussian Empire but for the post-unification era.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Yearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearn. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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