Example Sentences

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He had a decision to make - Dorrian said "everyone was wanting a piece of him" and he was "under a lot of pressure" to select Gaelic football - which is an amateur sport.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“And I ran out of formula last night. I was wanting to see if y’all could help with formula.”

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

"He was wanting to play on, and that probably makes us a wee bit nervous with how tough he is and having to come off. Fingers crossed."

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

“All of the appeal and luster that marriage had when I was wanting it really bad has faded,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 21, 2025

I think he would have been considerate and gentle, and have understood what I was wanting from him.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro