wishing

Example Sentences

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But now, experts say, Milei is wising up to the game, giving up some campaign promises while maneuvering to secure enough other priorities to claim victory.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

While U.S. players have led the development of retail media networks, European retailers are wising up to the opportunity.

From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2023

“I hope he’s wising up to the stupidity of what he’s doing.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2022

Increasingly, people are wising up to both the company’s serious threat as a monopoly and its willingness to seek domination at the expense of the health of its blue-collar workers.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2018

I'm wising you up so you won't hand her any more misery by trying to take her part.

From Cow-Country by Bower, B. M.