Example Sentences

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Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace wrote: 'Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!' followed by a cake emoji.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

He grew more and more unhappy—more lowly in his own eyes— 'Wishing him like to those more rich in hope'— like the women who were so far beyond him on the heavenly road.

From Bunyan by Froude, James Anthony

Such a friend, too, to the helpless lassie is the Dun Bull in 'Katie Woodencloak', No. 1, out of whose ear comes the 'Wishing Cloth', which serves up the choicest dishes.

From Popular Tales from the Norse by Dasent, George Webbe

“The ‘Wishing Tree’ was a large elm that stood in the park of a neighboring nobleman’s estate.

From John and Betty's History Visit by Williamson, Margaret

Writing to the author, the founder of the movement says: 'Wishing you all success for this so excellent a work.'

From The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts by Finnemore, John