wishful
Example Sentences
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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
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
No, not believing it so much as daydreaming it and running it through a maze of wishful thinking.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
