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Discover LudwigThe phrase "they wanted" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are referring to a group of people who collectively desired or wanted something. For example, "The students wanted more time to prepare for the exam."
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They wanted "sociopathic," they wanted "passive-aggressive," they wanted "bad".
They wanted longer sentences.
They wanted a task.
They wanted McLaughlin.
They wanted foie gras.
They wanted the fastest.
"They wanted to fight.
They wanted it more.
"They wanted recognition".
"They wanted the merger.
They wanted her.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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