wishful

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It's also not yet clear if any lucky fans will get an invite, a theory perhaps wrapped in wishful thinking that cropped up due to Swift inviting devout fans to her home in the past.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

If this sounds like wishful thinking, you can hardly be blamed.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

And maybe that’s just wishful thinking, but it’s enough to inspire both professionals and amateurs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“This is not just our wishful thinking. It is what we hear from our customers, and it is evident in the demand profile for our products.”

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Teenage girls change in a year, but now the dress—which was more about wishful thinking last year—actually fit her perfectly.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman