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burning desire

BER-ning deh-ZYR

ˈbɜːrnɪŋ dɪˈzaɪər

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burningdesire

Dictionary meaning

an intense and passionate longing or ambition; a powerful and persistent motivation that drives a person toward a goal regardless of the obstacles they face

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