Sentence examples for i want not from inspiring English sources

The phrase "i want not" is not correct in standard written English; it should be "I do not want" or "I want not" in a more archaic or poetic context.
You can use it in a literary or poetic context to express a strong refusal or desire against something.
Example: "I want not the riches of this world, but the peace of my soul."
Alternatives: "I do not wish" or "I desire not."

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That's what I want, not to be sitting on the bench.

"I can kiss her if I want, not that I would".

These I want not only in print, but in pristine first editions.

They have something I want; not a baby, but the security of a relationship.

"I only buy what I want, not what is popular," he said.

"I dress for the weather I want, not the weather I have".

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I wanted not an igloo, but what he wanted.

I wanted not to accept this.

That was all I wanted, not sugarcoated".

I want speech, not screaming".

"This shelter helped me go out and get what I want -- not to sit around and wait on someone to give it to me".

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