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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Alexander Isak wants out of Newcastle United and most assume the Swedish striker has his sights set on a switch to Liverpool.
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Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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
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Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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
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“Want out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/want%20out%20of. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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