wishing

Example Sentences

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Many see it as a lucky charm and young people wishing for good fortune, from exam results to jobs, either stop by or share photos of it online, along with a quick prayer.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The sales proceeds go to the newly public companies to invest in their future growth or to the companies’ founders wishing to cash in.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Without wishing to draw the ire of Swifties, McIntyre may actually be underselling the World Cup’s potential economic impact.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

I find myself wishing teams and MLB would go back to enforcing traditional uniform standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I didn’t have time to think about that, as we were soon surrounded by friends wishing us well.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles