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Example Sentences

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"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

The man whose loafer launched an empire wanted a piece of the action this time.

From Los Angeles Times

A children’s museum in Washington wanted to expand its Little Science Lab.

From Salon

"I had to ask for a glass of water. I wanted to cry so much. I was so scared."

From BBC