wishes
Example Sentences
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So some people he was really tender with, and some people he was really harsh with, and some he will carry regret with, and some he probably wishes he had gone further.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
She said she has enjoyed meeting people through the app—a common refrain among users who say they have bonded with others over obscure interests—but wishes she used it less.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
So Uefa, which has 55 nations, can trigger the extraordinary congress whenever it so wishes.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Eventually, though, Newcastle accepted Howe's wishes but asked him to stay as they identified his replacement - a request the coach accepted.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
He told them his last wishes, and they promised to respect them.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
