Example Sentences

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During conflicts that disrupt the flow of an important commodity such as crude oil, some investors will wish they had more exposure to commodities before the conflict began.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Don’t know who that’s gonna be, but I predict that whatever it is, people will wish it was twice as long instead of having to listen to me talk.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024

“Will one buyer love the red wall? Yes. But the majority will wish it was another color.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023

"To think through what he would will wish to achieve, to give himself the opportunity to become better acquainted with the Wales of today."

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2022

Naturally, you will wish to retire to a safe place to observe the spectacle.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson