want out of
phrasal verb
wanted out of; wanting out of; wants out of
: to want to no longer be included in (something)
She wants out of the deal, but it's too late.
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If enough people in Cleveland wanted out of Cleveland, the population would be about 3, depending on the week.
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Parsons was serious about wanting out of Dallas.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
One of the vehicles was discovered to be wanted out of Livonia.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 24 Dec. 2025
What Janning truly wants out of the proceedings, though, is the restoration of her reputation, her lawyers told the Star-Telegram.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Parsons was serious about wanting out of Dallas.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
One of the vehicles was discovered to be wanted out of Livonia.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 24 Dec. 2025
What Janning truly wants out of the proceedings, though, is the restoration of her reputation, her lawyers told the Star-Telegram.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for want out of
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“Want out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/want%20out%20of. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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