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am wishing
  • present progressive of wish (1st person singular).

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"I had to survive through the interrogation. I am happy that I got freed but many people are still behind bars and I am wishing for their release," he told Reuters.

From Reuters • May 3, 2023

I am wishing you all the best, and I truly hope that your family will give you a break soon!

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2021

“Bob has my support and I am wishing him a very speedy recovery.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2020

In the letter Brown’s mother wrote to Esaw’s family, “My heart goes out to you. I am wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.”

From Fox News • Jul. 9, 2019

In the tower, with the hungry childrens, I am wishing I had some of these Swiss peoples with all the words.

From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech