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are wishing
  • present progressive of wish.

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That, and not “tradition,” is why normal people are wishing the happy couple well.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

“But I’m absolutely happy I did because I do believe there are millions of people who are wishing that their own child or the young woman that they were can find some sort of justice.”

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

ITV said: "We are wishing Rageh a speedy recovery and look forward to him being back on screen when he feels ready."

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2024

Those who are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their periods and those who are wishing that it would just stop already will find common ground in Margaret’s story.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2023

We are wishing very much for a boat; for we hope to find our letters at Buffalo.

From The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete by Forster, John