wish on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Like many parents who’ve experienced a CPS investigation, Buttigieg described it as “one of the most awful” experiences of his life, one he “wouldn’t wish on anybody.”
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Italy's Matteo Arnaldi says withdrawing from his first Grand Slam semi-final through illness is an experience he would "not wish on anybody".
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Tseng went more than a decade without winning a tournament as she struggled through injuries, mechanical problems, and the one affliction no golfer would wish on their worst enemy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
“It isn’t self-hatred. I love being Black, but the things I’ve gone through I wouldn’t wish on other children.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024
Ships at a distance have every man’s wish on board.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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