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Example Sentences
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While happy to make a small difference on her trip, Bronze wanted to do more, saying: "I felt like I didn't give enough."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
"I did go to food banks… there's been occasions where I've wanted the kids to be able to do more, more clubs, do stuff with their friends. I've had to say no, I feel terrible."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
In an internal video to U.S. restaurant operators, Anderson said that she wanted the company to move faster and that she would be visible, transparent and direct with franchisees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
I wanted to ask about her company, which recently went public, but all she talked about were flourless blueberry waffles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Sela and I agreed, without speaking a word, that the friendship would never happen, simply because our moms wanted it.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
