wishful thinking
Example Sentences
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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
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
“This is not just our wishful thinking, it is what we hear from our customers.”
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
“Lord, may our dinner be filling to our minds, bodies, and souls,” Hilda said, which sounded to me less like a blessing and more like wishful thinking.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
