- present participle of wish.
wishing
Example Sentences
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But fans wishing to pay their respects were given an order of service and were able to watch it on a screen in nearby St David's Square or online.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
I am wishing someone had been willing to be uncomfortable in a room with me.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
When I say I wish someone had spoken to me at 15, I am not wishing someone had told me I looked sick.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
But sometimes, remodeling leaves homeowners with a sour taste in their mouth and wishing they’d skipped the project entirely.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Penelope also found the tale moving, but despite her sympathy she found herself wishing that the Widow Ashton had not chosen to tell such an unappetizing story at the dinner table.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
