Example Sentences

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She wishes him no harm, but because of his behavior, she wants him gone.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Ruth’s mother told her that when she dies, her wishes are to have her ashes mixed with her husband’s and spread at one of their favorite places.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

But last March, seven typed pages, apparently containing the former Zappos chief executive’s final wishes, surfaced via snail mail to the Las Vegas courthouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

He was sent initially to a regular school, but before long was transferred against his wishes to a special school.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

I wait for Denny to think about how boring I am, or how he wishes he was in a different group.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila