We can only hope that our desire to make contact with new lives and new civilizations does not cause harm.

Evening came at last, the hour when the desire for sleep caused our eyelids to be heavy.

Only a desire for symmetry had caused the islanders to put steps on all four sides to begin with.

Throughout its history, the desire for expansion has caused conflict with local residents and the local council.

His initial desire that working class boys were not to be admitted caused much controversy.

His desire to be of help to others caused him to consider the clergy as a profession before settling on a medical career.

However, their friendship and desire to be good parents cause them to remain good friends.

In seeking love, the expression of our wants and desires may cause the other person to reject us.

Roy's entrepreneurial desire caused him to look for something else to do.

As every sentient being knows, desire can cause problems.