Example Sentences

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I thought it was true, but maybe I was wishing?

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2024

"I was wishing I didn't block the first ball," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2023

“I was wishing for a racing car,” said the 11-year-old.

From Reuters • Aug. 29, 2022

The quarterbacks will hit the field Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium to show off their arms, but Pitt’s Kenny Pickett was wishing he’d gotten to strut his hoops skills Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2022

I wish Minny was wishing for change in the direction a kindness, but Minny is Minny, all the time.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett