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wanted

British  
/ ˈwɒntɪd /

adjective

  1. being searched for by the police in connection with a crime that has been committed

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Cornwall-Jones wanted to thank customers for their support over the years.

From BBC

“I told him, if you wanted our help, you should have asked earlier instead of going to the newspapers now,” Merz said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Given caffeine's popularity, we wanted to explore whether additional factors influence its impact on behavioral control."

From Science Daily

Inspired by the set design for Big Tigger’s “Rap City: The Basement” show on BET, Cudi wanted to fill his podcast set with items that reflect his personality and energy.

From Los Angeles Times

A theme especially potent on Trans Day of Visibility, a holiday organizers wanted the Joy Who Lived to coincide with.

From Los Angeles Times

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