wished
Example Sentences
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"We wished we helped a bit more, but we did what we could," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
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
It is easy to see why Newcastle do not want to lose their talisman after he intimated he wished to join Arsenal.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Freya said she wished she could feel comfortable dancing, being silly and enjoying the moment, but the thought of seeing videos of herself was "quite a big worry".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“Daisy,” I said, “there’s something that I want to tell you. The wish I made in the fairy ring has come true, too. I wished that you could get your crippled leg fixed up.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
