hanker after (something)
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To have a very strong, persistent desire or craving for something. I've been hankering after sushi ever since I came back from Tokyo last month. The former heavyweight champion has been hankering after a chance to reclaim her title.
hanker after someone or something
and hanker for someone or somethingRur. to want someone or something; to long for someone or something. I hanker after a nice big beefsteak for dinner.