Examples of 'i wanted to keep' in a sentence

Meaning of "i wanted to keep"

Indicates a desire or intention to retain or maintain possession of something. It suggests that the speaker had a personal preference or attachment to the item or situation being discussed. The phrase is commonly used when expressing a past decision or regret about giving up or losing something

How to use "i wanted to keep" in a sentence

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i wanted to keep
I wanted to keep digging until you gave up.
I guess i was embarrassed or i wanted to keep it a secret.
I wanted to keep that nugget for trial.
I would have to go for surgery if i wanted to keep my boys.
I wanted to keep one for a little while.
This is exactly why i wanted to keep that door closed.
I wanted to keep the whole relationship quiet.
I was supposed to send money if I wanted to keep him out of trouble.
I wanted to keep you out of all this.
My father brought it into the office and asked me if I wanted to keep it.
I wanted to keep things strictly business between us.
Although you are not with me I wanted to keep you alive and close to me.
I wanted to keep my son safe from need.
I told the doorman you were my wife and I wanted to keep an eye on you.
I wanted to keep the centre for you.

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I told him not to say anything because I wanted to keep you out of it.
I wanted to keep you or give you to someone.
But such a small thing suddenly made me feel I wanted to keep him near.
I wanted to keep my name so she could contact me.
I knew that if I wanted to keep what we have.
I wanted to keep the glamour door open.
Was not sure I wanted to keep you on board.
I wanted to keep her memory alive forever.
I did it because I wanted to keep hanging out.
I wanted to keep an eye out for her.
He challenged me and I wanted to keep up with him.
I wanted to keep you away from it all.
This is what I wanted to keep you from.
I wanted to keep arms when you were heartbroken.
I let her know I wanted to keep my length.
I wanted to keep his office exactly like it was.
She asked me if I wanted to keep the baby.
I wanted to keep my health benefits a couple months.
I had to say nothing if I wanted to keep my job.
I wanted to keep myself busy with work.
I wanted it to move and I wanted to keep the.
I wanted to keep this for the semifinal.
They asked if I wanted to keep my job.
I wanted to keep my love life and my career.
I wanted to feed it and I wanted to keep it healthy again.
I wanted to keep adventuring with them forever.
I knew there was a reason I wanted to keep you around.
I wanted to keep continuity of feeling and look.
I did not even think I wanted to keep the baby.
I wanted to keep it a secret and surprise you.
I said it because I wanted to keep my promise with oppa.
I wanted to keep this chart for my research.
I suppose it was a secret I wanted to keep for myself.
I wanted to keep them out to play with.
I brought him because I wanted to keep him by my side.

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