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wishes

  • plural
    of wish.
    wish
    verb (used with object)
    to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause).
  • present tense form
    of wish (3rd person singular).
    wish
    verb (used with object)
    to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause).

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In deference to Fielder’s wishes, this is your last chance to turn back: Major spoilers follow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Acting, Guitarrica says, is something he wishes to continue exploring, but he’s aware that his road has started on a high note.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

If she persists, you may wish to make it clear that being single and without children does not mean that you have to abide by other people’s wishes.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

Courts overruled parents' wishes in just under half of those cases.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

“If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson