wishing
- present participle of wish.
Example Sentences
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He sets so many plots in motion that you can’t help wishing he might forget about one or two of them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Under parliamentary rules, an MP wishing to resign their seat must write to the chancellor, who can formally refuse but normally accepts the request as a matter of convention.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Our entire practice joins in wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with joy and good health!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
“I realized a lot of wives were wishing their husbands were there and they weren’t,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
With quick nods and familiar greetings, one opened the door for her, and the other two stood a little straighter, wishing her a good day as she passed.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
