want to know
Example Sentences
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Because we actually want to know: One, what’s going into that player.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Researchers now want to know whether restoring mitochondrial function could slow neuron loss, delay disease progression, or possibly help prevent damage before it becomes irreversible.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Policymakers want to know which workers could be displaced and need support.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
“This ranks low on the romantic side of things,” Boneparth said, “but you want to know what’s not romantic? Finding out at Year 3 your partner has $80,000 in credit-card debt. Surprise!”
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
“What if they’re dead, or they don’t really want to know me?”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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