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wished for

verb as in desire

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Example Sentences

The wished-for day arriving, Metcalf attended the gentlemen, and the hounds were not long in finding.

As God, he is ever able to extend his all-powerful arm, and give the wished-for aid.

May the ship not move forward, which under thee should move, although the wished-for wind behind thee blow.

Here the whole party sighed and were silent, as if the wished-for mode of relief were as distant as ever.

If you refuse my proffered kindness never look to enjoy your wished-for happiness.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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