pipe dream
Example Sentences
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Ma Naw Phaw even met BFW's founder Min Min Soe Shwe who assured her that what might seem like a pipe dream was, in fact, within reach.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
His initial rationale—to oust the oppressive regime, so the Iranian people could take over—was always a pipe dream.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
WSJ explores whether data centers in space are a pipe dream or AI’s next big thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The oil-futures market thinks oil will fall from $98 a barrel today to $80 by September and $75 by Christmas — but that may be a pipe dream.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
I loved the idea, even though the gallery seemed like a pipe dream.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
