Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- a. & n. from
wish , v. t. - See
Wishbone . - a cap fabled to give one whatever he wishes for when wearing it.
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- verb Present participle of
wish .
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- noun a specific feeling of desire
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Examples
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Though am I alone in wishing he would focus on competence and indeed brilliance to do the job rather than ideological leanings?
The Volokh Conspiracy » Remembering Justice Stevens as a Boss 2010
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Mat Parry: Though am I alone in wishing he would focus on competence and indeed brilliance to do the job rather than ideological leanings?
The Volokh Conspiracy » Remembering Justice Stevens as a Boss 2010
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Newforest: I'm sure everyone joins me in wishing you bon voyage.
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Though am I alone in wishing he would focus on competence and indeed brilliance to do the job rather than ideological leanings?
The Volokh Conspiracy » Remembering Justice Stevens as a Boss 2010
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Mexico is great place to RV in ..... wishing you the best!!! tepetapan
RV in Mexico 2009
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The Republican caucus should be careful what they wish for in wishing he were gone.
Vitter defends Southern influence in GOP, slams Voinovich 2009
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Mexico is great place to RV in ..... wishing you the best!!! tepetapan
RV in Mexico 2009
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Mexico is great place to RV in ..... wishing you the best!!! tepetapan
RV in Mexico 2009
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The one good thing about having a lib as president is that at least now all Americans are united in wishing for success and safety for our brave men and women fighting for freedom.
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I think the President honestly tried to reach a hand out to them – their response was to follow Rush Limbaugh in wishing failure on the Obama administration.
McCain: Obama has done well, but hasn't been bipartisan 2009
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