Example sentences of "[verb] he want [prep] [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | James had stayed behind and Lewis had been sullen for the half-hour or so they 'd been walking before suddenly announcing he wanted to be alone . |
| 2 | Because he he want he wanted to be married at nine o'clock in the morning for a start off . |
| 3 | Do n't be confused by the Japanese ensign on this one … its owner , the pop star Gary Numan , says he wanted to be different . |
| 4 | ‘ I suppose he wanted to be sure , ’ Major Harvey suggested . |
| 5 | I believe he wanted to be kind but I did n't go . |
| 6 | Oh Major I bet he wanted to be right from being a kid , wanted to be prime minister . |
| 7 | ‘ Do you think he wants to be Brown Owl 's sweetheart ? ’ |
| 8 | This morning she had sensed he wanted to be friendly . |
| 9 | Ann thinks he wants to be top dog in Pinner . |
| 10 | He said he wanted to be pleased at this news , but had been unable to confirm whether it was true or not , since Susan had not requested assistance in the boy 's upbringing , nor did she intend to call on him for support . |