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Example Sentences

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The prime minister told Swinney he wanted to work together where possible.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

They wanted ownership of the South West Motel, a 24-room budget lodging from 1950.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Like many kids, I simply wanted my parents to be well so they could parent me and my younger brother, Michael Roy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"Quail Hollow wasn't the week that I wanted, but it was still useful," he said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

She wanted to do the thing he’d asked her not to do and run off.

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