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wishful thinking

NOUN
belief that wishes become reality
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Others tracking sports-rights deals counter that such a price tag is wishful thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Iran hasn’t confirmed that, so maybe it’s wishful thinking.

From Slate Jul. 9, 2026

Nor is that wishful thinking: “With the launch of its GLM-5.2 model, Z.ai has mounted the most impressive Chinese challenge yet to US dominance in artificial intelligence,” writes Gavekal Research analyst Will Denyer.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 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

My CIA training overrode my wishful thinking," Howard said, "and I also recalled one of James Bond's maxims: 'Once is coincidence.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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