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Discover LudwigThe phrase "simply wishful thinking" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe an idea or belief that is unrealistic or based on hope rather than reality. Example: "His plan to win the lottery every week is simply wishful thinking."
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At best, it was simply wishful thinking by Manager Joe Girardi.
Evolution is a random, unguided process, he said, and Mr. Plantinga's effort to leave room for divine intervention is simply wishful thinking.
This, as Chambers clearly demonstrated in his book and in a follow-up feature in New Scientist, is simply wishful thinking.
To his critics, this is simply wishful thinking, the sort of statement one would expect from a sci-fi enthusiast rather than a serious neuroscientist.
But other experts say that at this point it is simply wishful thinking to say that estrogen therapy is protective, but only if it is started early.
The assumption of pro-war liberals like Mr. Friedman that the United States invaded Iraq primarily to bring about liberal democracy is simply wishful thinking.
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Just wishful thinking?
Or just wishful thinking?
It was just wishful thinking".
This is only wishful thinking.
This might be just wishful thinking.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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