wishes

Example Sentences

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His social media feed is one long string of public appearances and birthday wishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Beyond the last wishes and banking information, individuals should have family members think about what they might need if a loved one dies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

When words fell short, visitors to the installation drew pictures: a house surrounded by hearts; a smiling cat; a bowl full of wishes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

One wishes it were closer to the scale of something by John Chamberlain or Viola Frey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Papa,” I said as I stopped turning the handle on the blower, “do you believe that the wishes we made at the fairy ring will come true?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls