wish on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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"I wouldn't wish on anyone what I went through for a year and a half at my workplace," said Jean-Baptiste Peyras-Loustalet of his time working with Galthie at Montpellier.
From BBC
First to wish on Anna’s coin at last: May she be warm in her house with the dog, and may the sídhe never cross her doorstep.
From Literature
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From rare books to floating turntables, don’t be afraid to wish on the stars.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
It’s true I’ve been through some things that I would not wish on others.
From Los Angeles Times
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