wistful
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With its nostalgically-painted, golden-maned horses, wistful French chanson music wafting as it turns, the Carrousel de St Pierre, by the venerated Sacre Coeur Church, is a firm favourite amongst tourists to Paris.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Why aren’t my 30s making me more wistful toward the community I was born into?
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Similar scenes played out on the Metro K Line as World Cup-goers from all over traded stories of how they scored tickets, tips for navigating L.A.’s transit system, and wistful memories of tournaments past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Katy Perry’s “The One That Got Away,” a wistful pop hit from 2010, was irrepressible on Spotify in May, reaching as high as No. 8 on the global chart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
I was wistful for the commotion in the Ortizes’ home.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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