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Example Sentences

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Instead, they wanted the Fed to signal that hikes were also a possibility if high inflation persists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

He wanted to be alone and was skeptical about coming back any time soon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"I've always wanted to do something like this... it's just then having the confidence to do it and it's gone really well so far," he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Eventually, the two explicitly talked about how they wanted his paid time off to factor into their parenting strategy.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“You didn’t see it because you saw what you wanted to see. You ignored what your gut was trying to tell you, what you didn’t want to hear, and focused on the good stuff.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam