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I just wanted to update vs I just want to update

Both of these phrases express the same idea and can often be used interchangeably to mean a current desire to update, but if you are referring to something that took place in the past, "wanted" is the correct choice.
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I just wanted to update

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past desire or intention to update something.

This phrase is used to express a past desire or intention to update something. It indicates that the desire or intention was present in the past.

Examples:

  • I just wanted to update you on the latest developments.
  • She said she just wanted to update her profile picture.
  • He mentioned he just wanted to update the software.
  • They explained they just wanted to update the schedule.
  • The team member told me he just wanted to update the project status.
  • Apr 25, 2021 ... 29K likes, 904 comments - ryancrowley97 on April 25, 2021: "Hi guys I just wanted to update you and tell you the truth and not hide anything ...
  • Jan 21, 2024 ... Hi all, I Just wanted to update you guys on my last post, I uploaded the cards and they're ready to go just in time for Valentine's Day.
  • Jun 20, 2023 ... 10K likes, 465 comments - alysfight on June 20, 2023: "Hi sweet friends! I just wanted to update you all that my doctor called last week as ...
  • Dec 24, 2021 ... I just wanted to update everybody on the creating college teams. I have 20 teams created. I'll be uploading the roster file today!
  • Dec 12, 2021 ... I just wanted to update our clients that I am *extremely* behind on Sean's schedule. Right now, I'm seeing patients for 20-24 hours a week, ...
  • May 2, 2023 ... I just wanted to update you all about my time with the Cincinnati Reds! The organization has taken great care of me so far and I am very excited about the ...
  • Jul 19, 2024 ... I just wanted to update for anyone interested: I was able to wrangle him this afternoon, his name is Truman, he's an escape artist and ...
  • Oct 1, 2019 ... I Just wanted to update everybody on my Lyme fight. After fighting through the Lyme disease all last tournament in Vermont.
  • Apr 28, 2024 ... Hello everyone!! I just wanted to update you all on our plans this season. Last year we tossed around the idea of selling our food truck for ...
  • Feb 1, 2023 ... I just wanted to update everyone on the latest update from my JustGiving project to help the Lar Voluntários do Amor orphanage in Embu-Guaçu, São Paulo.

Alternatives:

  • I wanted to update
  • I only wanted to update
  • I simply wanted to update
  • I just needed to update
  • I just wished to update

I just want to update

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a current desire or intention to update something.

This phrase is used to express a current desire or intention to update something. It indicates that the desire or intention is present at the moment of speaking.

Examples:

  • I just want to update you on the progress.
  • She said she just wants to update her contact information.
  • He mentioned he just wants to update the presentation.
  • They explained they just want to update the website.
  • The team member told me he just wants to update the budget.
  • Jan 12, 2022 ... I just want to update my system but it freeze at 60 percent something 15 minutes ago. What should I do? · Comments Section · Community Info ...
  • Jan 25, 2022 ... I just want to update the images on seller central.. I just want to updated an image on the listing, and when I asked selling support why ...
  • Dec 14, 2023 ... I dont know Wazuh version has problem or not I just want to update to Wazuh 6 is it possible to do that ? Upvote 0. Downvote Reply ...
  • May 11, 2024 ... Hey friends, I just want to update you all and say I'm voicing two characters in the upcoming Nightmare Kart, formally BLOODBORNE KART, a horror ...
  • Jan 30, 2019 ... Hello FaceBook! I just want to update this page too. I got married and honeymooned in Curaçao. It was amazing. We are still on Cloud 9.
  • Mar 11, 2020 ... I apply, it asks me if I want to send all my existing Tasks to thrash - nope, I just want to update them! So I keep the Tasks, and reapply ...
  • Jul 11, 2022 ... Instead I just want to update the A-records and CNAME. I follow this process and the ONLY option I get is to update the name servers to ...
  • Oct 8, 2024 ... ... I just want to update this and say this is not me or anybody that I know it's just somebody that lives here in th... | Facebook. Switch to ...
  • Sep 17, 2013 ... I'm trying to avoid that. As I said, this is an existing branch and I just want to update to the latest version. git · git- ...
  • I just want to update my payment details and not sure how to do it? Show more Less. iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15. Posted on Aug 17, 2023 4:56 AM. (350). Upvote if ...

Alternatives:

  • I want to update
  • I only want to update
  • I simply want to update
  • I just need to update
  • I just wish to update

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