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Discover LudwigThe phrase "wish was for" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used to express a desire or hope for something to be true or to happen in the past. Example: I wish yesterday's meeting was for discussing new ideas, but instead it was just a recap of old strategies.
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Their wish was for a lot of control, not some.
His wish was for all to appreciate his art.
Few wanted more face time; the top wish was for mom and dad to be less tired and stressed.
My only wish was for a wood-trimmed steering wheel instead of one wrapped solely in leather.
Philipp Lahm told the Catalan that the team's wish was for him to continue but he has remained publicly uncommitted.
Mr. Hami said her last wish was for her son to be killed in battle, not captured.
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My wish is for you not to forget me.
My wish is for the progress and prosperity of the people".
My wish is for similar recognition that new fathers are not immune from depression after childbirth.
Their overriding wish is for their children to do better than them.
The often repeated North Korean wish is for security guarantees from the United States.
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