wishful

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And maybe that’s just wishful thinking, but it’s enough to inspire both professionals and amateurs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“That means understanding your income, expenses, debt and financial goals. You can then build a plan around reality, rather than assumptions or wishful thinking,” Spector said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

It was confusion, or maybe wishful thinking, or was it outright defiance?

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Ali Vaez, an Iran analyst at International Crisis Group, said the idea that American and Israeli bombing would trigger a popular uprising in Iran is wishful thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

“Well, which is this? Truth or wishful thinking?”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos