wished

Example Sentences

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Raymond often remarked that he wished he could emblazon the company’s headquarters near Dallas with the words “crude oil” so that employees would never lose focus on “what we’re trying to do here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Many wished for strength to combat physical or mental illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Puelm said he wished he had known earlier and been able to "ask more questions" of his grandmother before her death.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

At this point, the person told Pauken he no longer wished to work with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

With all my heart, despite what she had told me, I wished I was on the sled racing for Nome.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell