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as in to impose
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
despite my protestations, the dreaded position of club secretary was wished on me
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as in to please
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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as in request
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Recent Examples of wish
Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
The Folsom and Clementine program mirrors restrictions adopted across Northern California with boaters wishing to launch having a red quarantine seal for at least 30 days after a mandatory inspection.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
Of course, easier said than done, in terms of them actually accepting their daughter’s wishes — and, in Timothy’s case, accepting pretty much anything right now, given his own deep free fall.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Those wishing to honor her memory can donate to the Camp Sloane YMCA Susan Senk Memorial Fund.
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Two laws since passed by the Florida legislature to pre-empt local zoning regulations appeared to thwart those wishes.
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Verb
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Trump defended his decision to impose tariffs, saying that the trade situation with U.S. partners was unsustainable and that someone needed to act.—
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The Trump administration on Monday said it was set to impose another 50 percent tariff on China, which would raise the duty on Chinese imports to 104 percent.—
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Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.—
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Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.—
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Representatives for Ventura and Combs have not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation and State Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.—
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Additional charges were added for inflicting great bodily injury – which included domestic violence.—
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The assault escalated into a violent spectacle, with The Rock employing a belt to inflict further damage.—
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Those who don't want to risk missing out should start preparing for it now. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
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This is the rare situation where a team wanted a star player gone and not the other way around.—
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It is not lost on senior figures that their desire to transform the club is much harder and slower than in the age before PSR, where the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City could accelerate progression with few spending limits.—
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Leadership have expressed concerns of the Japanese company’s desire to follow U.S. Steel’s business model and a lack of investment in union facilities.—
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Change begins when both name those patterns and choose new ones, together.—
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Meteorologists there had to choose between gathering information that will help in the future and warning about immediate danger.—
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The scene will portray oil workers getting in their trucks and heading to work, thus a dirty vehicle is a must.—
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Double Imperative Having two ovens – whether in a wall installation or as part of a range – is a must, Silverman declares.—
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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