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36 sentences with “wanted”

Short, simple sentences with “wanted”, suitable for children and primary/elementary school, with common expressions and related words. You'll also find examples for middle and high school.

Brief definition: wanted

1. Desired or wished for by someone.
2. Sought by the police for a crime.

36 sentences with “wanted” — examples

He wanted to dance with her, but she didn't want to.

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Illustrative image wanted: He wanted to dance with her, but she didn't want to.

The orphaned boy just wanted a family that loved him.

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Illustrative image wanted: The orphaned boy just wanted a family that loved him.

He learned to cook because he wanted to eat healthier.

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Illustrative image wanted: He learned to cook because he wanted to eat healthier.

The house was in ruins. There was no one who wanted it.

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Illustrative image wanted: The house was in ruins. There was no one who wanted it.

The boy wanted a teddy bear as a gift for your birthday.

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Illustrative image wanted: The boy wanted a teddy bear as a gift for your birthday.

We wanted to go to the park; however, it rained all day.

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Illustrative image wanted: We wanted to go to the park; however, it rained all day.

For a long time, I've wanted to learn to play the guitar.

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Illustrative image wanted: For a long time, I've wanted to learn to play the guitar.

From the beginning, she had wanted to be a school teacher.

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Illustrative image wanted: From the beginning, she had wanted to be a school teacher.

The boy wanted his doll back. It was his and he wanted it.

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Illustrative image wanted: The boy wanted his doll back. It was his and he wanted it.

She told him that she wanted to have wings to fly with him.

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Illustrative image wanted: She told him that she wanted to have wings to fly with him.

I have always wanted to photograph a rainbow after a storm.

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Illustrative image wanted: I have always wanted to photograph a rainbow after a storm.

Once upon a time, there was a lion who said he wanted to sing.

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Illustrative image wanted: Once upon a time, there was a lion who said he wanted to sing.

Although I wanted to go for a run, I couldn't because it was raining.

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Illustrative image wanted: Although I wanted to go for a run, I couldn't because it was raining.

For a long time, I wanted to take a trip abroad, and I finally did it.

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Illustrative image wanted: For a long time, I wanted to take a trip abroad, and I finally did it.

My brother wanted to buy a skateboard, but he didn't have enough money.

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Illustrative image wanted: My brother wanted to buy a skateboard, but he didn't have enough money.

After seeing the great whale, he knew he wanted to be a sailor for life.

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Illustrative image wanted: After seeing the great whale, he knew he wanted to be a sailor for life.

Since I was young, I always wanted to be an astronaut and explore space.

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Illustrative image wanted: Since I was young, I always wanted to be an astronaut and explore space.

The poor man spent his whole life working hard to achieve what he wanted.

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Illustrative image wanted: The poor man spent his whole life working hard to achieve what he wanted.

The color of his skin didn't matter to her; all she wanted was to love him.

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Illustrative image wanted: The color of his skin didn't matter to her; all she wanted was to love him.

The boy wanted to open the door, but he couldn't do it because it was stuck.

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Illustrative image wanted: The boy wanted to open the door, but he couldn't do it because it was stuck.

After a long day of work, all I wanted was to relax in my favorite armchair.

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Illustrative image wanted: After a long day of work, all I wanted was to relax in my favorite armchair.

I have always wanted to take a hot air balloon trip to enjoy panoramic views.

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Illustrative image wanted: I have always wanted to take a hot air balloon trip to enjoy panoramic views.

Upon seeing the white rabbit jump across the field, I wanted to catch it to have a pet.

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Illustrative image wanted: Upon seeing the white rabbit jump across the field, I wanted to catch it to have a pet.

The boy was very happy riding his new bicycle. He felt free and wanted to go everywhere.

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Illustrative image wanted: The boy was very happy riding his new bicycle. He felt free and wanted to go everywhere.

I arrived in the city with a backpack and a dream. I needed to work to get what I wanted.

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Illustrative image wanted: I arrived in the city with a backpack and a dream. I needed to work to get what I wanted.

The prejudice against cats was very strong in the village. No one wanted to have one as a pet.

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Illustrative image wanted: The prejudice against cats was very strong in the village. No one wanted to have one as a pet.

The boy was alone in the park. He wanted to play with other children, but he couldn't find any.

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Illustrative image wanted: The boy was alone in the park. He wanted to play with other children, but he couldn't find any.

Since I was a child, I have always liked the drum. My dad played the drum and I wanted to be like him.

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Illustrative image wanted: Since I was a child, I have always liked the drum. My dad played the drum and I wanted to be like him.

The scientist was experimenting with new substances. He wanted to see if he could improve the formula.

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Illustrative image wanted: The scientist was experimenting with new substances. He wanted to see if he could improve the formula.

The buildings looked like giants of stone, rising towards the sky as if they wanted to challenge God himself.

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Illustrative image wanted: The buildings looked like giants of stone, rising towards the sky as if they wanted to challenge God himself.

Since he was little, he knew he wanted to study astronomy. Now, he is one of the best astronomers in the world.

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Illustrative image wanted: Since he was little, he knew he wanted to study astronomy. Now, he is one of the best astronomers in the world.

Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to play with his dog. The dog, however, was more interested in sleeping.

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Illustrative image wanted: Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to play with his dog. The dog, however, was more interested in sleeping.

Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted a rabbit. He asked his dad if he could buy him one, and his dad said yes.

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Illustrative image wanted: Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted a rabbit. He asked his dad if he could buy him one, and his dad said yes.

Since he was a child, his trade as a shoemaker was his passion. Although it wasn't easy, he knew he wanted to dedicate his life to it.

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Illustrative image wanted: Since he was a child, his trade as a shoemaker was his passion. Although it wasn't easy, he knew he wanted to dedicate his life to it.

Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to study to become a doctor. He worked hard every day to learn everything he needed to know.

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Illustrative image wanted: Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to study to become a doctor. He worked hard every day to learn everything he needed to know.

I had wanted to live in the countryside for a long time. Finally, I left everything behind and moved to a house in the middle of a meadow.

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Illustrative image wanted: I had wanted to live in the countryside for a long time. Finally, I left everything behind and moved to a house in the middle of a meadow.

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