want to know

Example Sentences

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Players are disappointed and they talk of course and then too many people know, too many people want to know.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

They want to know they have their date’s time and attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Because we actually want to know: One, what’s going into that player.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

There are constant outbreaks of infectious disease on these floating holidays, and people want to know whether I would tolerate the risk of getting ill on a cruise ship.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

I know Mom will want to know what it says, but she’s not home yet.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam