wishful
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Though OpenAI and Hugging Face say they’ve figured out what happened, experts such as Russell say that’s probably wishful thinking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Iran hasn’t confirmed that, so maybe it’s wishful thinking.
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
The strangeness of “Ghost-Eye” will keep readers on their toes, but the book’s earnest, scientific framework makes it seem like an elaborate exercise in wishful thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
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
The others are, for the most part, figments of someone’s imagination, self-interest, or wishful thinking.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
