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the team does not want vs the team do not want

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "The team does not want" is correct when referring to a singular team, while "The team do not want" is correct when referring to a plural team. The choice between "does not" and "do not" depends on the subject being singular or plural.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 3954 views

the team does not want

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular team.

Use "the team does not want" when the subject (team) is singular.
  • As he passes through the sound barrier, the team want Felix to be in the delta position, tracking head down.
  • From the team, I just want to say...
  • You can tell the team any story you want.
  • I want the team in here now.
  • I don't want the team distracted by this.
  • But when you make the team, I want that back with interest.
  • The metallurgy and chemistry teams want to show you some tampers.
  • Look, my team wants to go home.
  • Mainly because Mandi's team wants to file a lawsuit.
  • The captain of the SWAT team wants your recipe for snickerdoodles.
  • Your team wants to celebrate with you.
  • That's one of 1,000 questions I want the team to answer.
  • He was the team owner that you want to drive for.
  • I don't want the team getting any closer.
  • Do you want the team on immediate action plan?
  • Starting now, I want the team to get six hours sleep out of every 24.
  • I kept it quiet because I didn't want the team to know I was thinking about next season.
  • You're an incredible asset to the team, and I want what's best for you.
  • I doubt you or your team want you to be my first.
  • I want to be on the team, I want to be on the team.

the team do not want

This phrase is correct when referring to a plural team.

Use "the team do not want" when the subject (team) is plural.
  • As he passes through the sound barrier, the team want Felix to be in the delta position, tracking head down.
  • From the team, I just want to say...
  • You can tell the team any story you want.
  • I want the team in here now.
  • I don't want the team distracted by this.
  • But when you make the team, I want that back with interest.
  • The metallurgy and chemistry teams want to show you some tampers.
  • Look, my team wants to go home.
  • Mainly because Mandi's team wants to file a lawsuit.
  • The captain of the SWAT team wants your recipe for snickerdoodles.
  • Your team wants to celebrate with you.
  • That's one of 1,000 questions I want the team to answer.
  • He was the team owner that you want to drive for.
  • I don't want the team getting any closer.
  • Do you want the team on immediate action plan?
  • Starting now, I want the team to get six hours sleep out of every 24.
  • I kept it quiet because I didn't want the team to know I was thinking about next season.
  • You're an incredible asset to the team, and I want what's best for you.
  • I doubt you or your team want you to be my first.
  • I want to be on the team, I want to be on the team.

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