The uncertainty dragged on while the desire for information grew.

So far he made no move to open the cage, and Troy's desire to see what was inside grew.

The desire to find out where he was grew very strong.

This desire grew over the years and had now hardened into a firm decision.

By all accounts, that desire has only grown stronger in the past month.

His old mad desire to be with her grew weaker.

The desire to stay alive was strong and growing stronger.

Her desire of hearing from Isabella grew every day greater.

"It is unclear why such a desire should be growing more common just now," he writes.

Still, among the people in general, the desire for a negotiated solution has grown.