Look for
Look for verb - Try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of.
Want
Want verb - Hunt or look for; want for a particular reason.
Usage example: Uncle Sam wants you
Both terms in one sentence
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If you're one of those nutbars who's all like "I don't need help", or "I just want to unlock hidden stuff" or "I'll just look for a flowchart online", then you can PISS OFF!
Source: Fourth-Wall Mail Slot -
Hypocrite: Trent accuses Jenna of being sympathetic to Clay because she wants to sleep with him, even though she does genuinely just want to help him look for his sister.
Source: Film / Friday the 13th (2009) -
If you want a good idea if something dangerous is up, probably involving Applied Phlebotinum, look for workers wearing Hazmat Suits.
Source: Hazmat Suit
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