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Discover LudwigThe phrase "wanted badly" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to express a strong desire or longing for something.
Example: "She wanted badly to travel the world and experience new cultures."
Alternatives: "desired intensely" or "longed for deeply"
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Mr. Kundi wanted badly to be important.
But he wanted badly to try.
"Super 8" wanted badly to be "E.T".
"So I've wanted badly to win a real big one.
Arenas wanted badly to be playing in that quarterfinal.
But he wanted badly to be in these Olympics.
He wanted badly for his son to follow in his hightops.
Gerut, 33, said he felt fine but no longer wanted badly enough to play.
Though he harbored hopes for going to college, he also wanted, badly, to find a job.
I wanted, badly, to go back home and walk in a beechwood.
Felton wanted badly to return, to rekindle that feeling and to fulfill the expectations of a top-five draft pick.
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