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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The number one in-demand skill that companies wanted out of employees last year was good communication, according to a LinkedIn study. Danny Bakst, Fortune, 26 June 2025 Or, create an environment that Beal wants out of sooner rather than later. Zach Harper, New York Times, 22 June 2025 Not so Princess Beatrice’s father, Prince Andrew, who Prince William reportedly wants out of the spotlight. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 22 June 2025 The officer with the Mason Police Department stopped a driver because his vehicle matched the description of someone wanted out of Shelby County. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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