most wanted

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The Chinese, who had put Fang atop their most wanted list of Tiananmen protesters, demanded him back, which America refused.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

What they most wanted was their sovereignty and their land ownership respected.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

Oseguera was Mexico's most wanted man and was also sought by the United States, which had a $15 million bounty on him.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

In the release, federal authorities said Reyna was on the FBI’s most wanted list tied to the crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

She could believe me or believe me not, but what I most wanted in the world was to see Tansy succeed.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck