Example Sentences

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The creative team for “Amadeus” will aim to replicate that success when they reunite for “The Visit,” a play Tresnjak has wanted to tackle for 40 years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

President Trump has wanted Europe to do more for Ukraine, and on the evidence it is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Wall Street has wanted to see Apple push out strong AI updates to its products that could keep existing customers excited and bring in new ones.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Warsh has wanted to return to the days of a small Fed balance sheet, when banks borrowed money from each other during emergencies.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

And then I do the thing that Haymitch has wanted since my first interview.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins