Example sentences of "[not/n't] want [to-vb] at the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A large number wish to continue working as long as they are fit and do not want to retire at the state pension age . |
| 2 | Having spent the whole day listening to the contenders , I did not want to look at the list — I felt certain that my name would not appear . |
| 3 | They 're very upset and do n't want to talk at the moment . |
| 4 | As you say , it 's my wedding day tomorrow , I do n't want to arrive at the altar with my face in a mess . ’ |
| 5 | Women suddenly discovered they did n't want to stay at the kitchen sink all day ; they wanted the fulfilment that comes from work , too . |
| 6 | ‘ You have n't wanted to look at the barometer in the last four |