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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was wanting in" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate a lack or deficiency in something, often in a more formal or literary context. Example: "The presentation was wanting in clarity, making it difficult for the audience to grasp the main points."
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As drama, the 1963 World Series was wanting in structure and development.
Suddenly the inspiration that was wanting in her acting career turned up.
The role, the sort that Mr. Wheeldon would have danced himself back in the day, has the kind of nuance that was wanting in the heroine.
Size is not everything, of course, but it really does Lanza's memory a disservice to suggest that his remarkable voice was wanting in any respect.
It is insisted that the order to produce was so general and indefinite as to amount to an unreasonable search and seizure, and consequently was wanting in due process of law.
Nor do we think there is merit in the contention that the order to produce was wanting in due process because it was made in a pending suit and sought to elicit proof not only as to the liability of the company, but also the proof in the possession of the company relevant to its defense to the claim which the state asserted.
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I was wanted in Paris.
He was wanted in Spain in connection with eight killings.
Someone told me I was wanted in the hallway.
He was wanted in Florida and Ohio on suspicion of four murders.
Mr. Howell was wanted in Massachusetts on rape charges.
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