not wanted

Example Sentences

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“I was not wanted on the planet. It was painful,” Folan told Cincinnati Magazine earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Sanford’s daughter had not wanted to go back to the neighborhood, but she decided to accompany her mother anyway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

In February, the court ruled that Singh's actions were "strongly indicative" that he had not wanted Khan to clarify her lie.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

I told everyone how much I respected the fact that he was honest, because at least then I could just go, 'all right, cool, I'm not wanted'.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

He had not wanted to let her see him do that; he did that only at home.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright