wished
Example Sentences
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The next day he wished New York’s Jews a “peaceful” fast, in which “mourners will pause and reflect on the history and resiliency of the Jewish people.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Earlier, Scotland's First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney wished Sarwar well in his "exciting new job" but he was critical of Burnham.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Sara's father did not have legal representation and at one point began criticising evidence his former partner wished to submit.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“I wanted to honor the spirit of what you’d both wished for,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Secretly, I’ve always wished for a name that teachers and baristas would be able to spell right on the first try.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
