- present participle of wish.
Example Sentences
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Rather than the claimed irrevocable goodbye to Epstein, as the year ended Andrew sent an optimistic message: "Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and spectacular entry into 2011."
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
The card includes the message "Wishing you a Happy Christmas and New Year".
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024
Wishing farewell to the retiring West Virginia senator, Schumer called Manchin “invaluable.”
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2024
“Grateful for the swift response by law enforcement and Secret Service. Wishing President Trump a swift recovery.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2024
Wishing Day was always a bit hard on me, and on my residents.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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