want out of
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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Of course, the youthful rock star vibe is what fans want out of the tour.
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
When Morris wanted out of the business in the late 2000s, Johnson took over as owner.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
If Kohl can figure out what Coleman wants out of each play, then the quarterback can move through his progressions faster.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
There’s the gangster with the heart of gold (James Marsden’s Mike) who wants out of this ugly life.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
When Morris wanted out of the business in the late 2000s, Johnson took over as owner.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
If Kohl can figure out what Coleman wants out of each play, then the quarterback can move through his progressions faster.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
There’s the gangster with the heart of gold (James Marsden’s Mike) who wants out of this ugly life.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Want out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/want%20out%20of. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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