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verb phrase
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Canada's national carrier, which in February announced a pause on Cuba flights until November, said it wanted to give customers more certainty regarding the prospect of future travel.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
I had never explored the medieval art and architecture at the Met Cloisters before, so I wanted to take advantage of being nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- meant to
- intended to
- had a mind to
- wished to
- desired to
