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verb phrase
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Hiddleston wanted to extend that to the people of Pompeii.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
In his first speech as prime minister on Monday, Burnham said he wanted to see greater public control of "life's essentials".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- meant to
- intended to
- had a mind to
- wished to
- desired to