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

Nicola's husband Darren Wheatley said he was left in tears after Friday's hearing, while Morgan Roger's mother Teresa Hall said she wished ex-police officer Lloyd would leave their families in peace.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

He wished Mrs. Contreras was here so he could show her how wrong she’d been to make him doubt himself.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova