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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After failing to finish the past two seasons healthy, getting shut down early because of ankle injuries, the 23-year-old is in need of as much action as possible to sharpen his skill set and become even more familiar with what Lee wants out of him.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2025
What more could anyone possibly want out of an owner?
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Wendy Williams wants out of her current living conditions.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The complications are many when a high-priced, veteran star player wants out of his contact and demands a trade -- as the Miami Heat is presently experiencing with Jimmy Butler.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2025
What more could anyone possibly want out of an owner?
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Wendy Williams wants out of her current living conditions.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The complications are many when a high-priced, veteran star player wants out of his contact and demands a trade -- as the Miami Heat is presently experiencing with Jimmy Butler.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Want out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/want%20out%20of. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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