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Meanings of wanting in English

Nonexistent.

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        Inadequate in amount or degree.

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              Usage of wanting in English
              1
              The main problem is not other countries wanting to hold EU referendums.
              The Irish Times
              2
              I asked a question I had been wanting to ask for weeks.
              The monster of florence
              3
              The fans of City are wanting that success every year, without doubt.
              The Guardian
              4
              He approached us several times, wanting us to take a good look.
              Conquest of the Useless
              5
              I can't understand anyone wanting to attack Elías, simply can't understand it.
              Arctic chill
              6
              Anyone wanting to do so now must work with police, Coster said.
              Radio NZ
              7
              She originally applied to study Law despite really wanting to study History.
              BBC
              8
              For example, think of 18-year-olds drinking alcohol, or successful dieters wanting chocolate.
              The South African
              9
              They're also wanting to talk to New Zealand communities, businesses and organisations.
              Radio NZ
              10
              I shifted restlessly, wanting to find a way to ask TaLi questions.
              Promise of the wolves: a novel
              11
              Jeremy again waved his hand, clearly not wanting to answer her questions.
              Blind Man's Alley
              12
              Those wanting to experience it will need to get in quick, however.
              Radio NZ
              13
              But for the second time in six days they were found wanting.
              The Irish Times
              14
              Just think there's no point in me wishing, wanting things to happen.
              The Guardian
              15
              Hoping that wanting it so badly will make my wish come true.
              Kafka on the Shore
              16
              The number of people wanting to access them is on the increase.
              Radio NZ
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              Wanting through the time
              Wanting across language varieties
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