Example Sentences

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Madeline—who certainly is a wanter, and probably knows it—gets defensive.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2019

When she says, “I’m a wanter myself. I want my son back” she isn’t just making any old gesture: she’s reaching for where the tears usually are.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2019

“Well, I wanter see that dratted parson come in yere!” said Tolley blusteringly.

From The Heart of Canyon Pass by Holmes, Thomas K.

Then the Old Man 'ud say: "Tum here, mudder, I wanter tell you sumfin'."

From A Little Book of Profitable Tales by Field, Eugene

That's jes' why you wanter tie up the whistle.

From A Runaway Brig; or, An Accidental Cruise by Otis, James