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Example Sentences

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Then she excused herself — someone else wanted to say what’s up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

United are effectively out of the running, having not wanted to get into a bidding war and only wanting players eager to join them.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“I wanted to write about it before the last brick disappeared, before it was erased off the map of memory.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Following the verdict, Carrie Jenkins said her family was trying to rebuild their lives "as Rhys would have wanted", and "to make the most of each day" with the support of friends and the community.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Was he off to say hi to whoever we wanted to date for real?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith