wished

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The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday rescinded its long-held “gag rule” that required defendants to refrain from proclaiming their innocence if they wished to settle cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

This family member, who wished to remain anonymous, told Brand he saw the painting hanging in the hallway of the granddaughter of Seyffardt, who was assassinated by Dutch resistance fighters in 1943.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Donald Trump defended childhood vaccinations during a stop by “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” on Sunday, saying only that he wished vaccines for infants and toddlers were smaller.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

She said they had stopped construction and wished to comply with the council's order to stop work at the site.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“Miss Wong wished me to convey her most heartfelt apologies for not being here,” Mr. Haber concluded.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu