Sentence examples for all wanted is from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "all wanted is" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be a truncated version of "all I wanted is" or "all that I wanted is," which can be used to express a desire or need.
Example: "All I wanted is a little bit of understanding from my friends."
Alternatives: "all I desire is" or "all I need is".

Exact(1)

Calling Gazza "the signing they all wanted" is a little disingenuous as, frankly, you imagine that working with him might be a deeply emotional, frustrating and depressing experience.

Vice

Similar(59)

And that's what we all want, isn't it?

The Guardian

All we wanted was awareness.

Independent

"All I wanted was money.

The New York Times

All they wanted was money".

Independent

All I wanted was to be alone.

The New Yorker

All she wanted was more work.

The New Yorker

"All I wanted was a radio".

The New York Times

All I wanted was a good discount".

The New York Times

All I wanted was a drink.

The New York Times

"All he wanted was a kiss".

The New York Times

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