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Example Sentences

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This perhaps wasn’t the start to his Olympic career that he wanted.

From Los Angeles Times

He hired her and, she says, wanted a commissioner with a background in online safety, but also experience in the tech sector itself.

From BBC

"She must have seen her mother's talent as she walked through the house and she knew that she had that potential in her and wanted to go and show the world," said Saunders.

From BBC

"Also with Domi, I really wanted to share a podium with him. I don't know if he'll continue racing next year but this is the biggest stage to share."

From BBC

“I wanted to work until I could get my benefits.”

From The Wall Street Journal