Sentence examples for wishing that it from inspiring English sources

Derek Malcolm in The Guardian was broadly approving of Licence to Kill, liking the "harder edge of the earlier Bonds" that the film emulated, but wishing that "it was written and directed with a bit more flair".

But watching it, you can't help wishing that it wasn't so.

At times, I found myself wishing that it would go further — that it would feel angrier, crazier, more frightening.

An enjoyable film may have you wishing that it will never end, but a classic knows exactly how and when to wind things up.

No, they did not: Most of them worked longer hours and spent less time with their families than today's ideals of fatherhood would permit; many of them no doubt retired and died wishing that it could have been otherwise.

On a recent visit, I found myself wishing that it could be transported in one piece to Lincoln Center, preferably to occupy a vacant lot left by Avery Fisher Hall.

"Do we wish that it was better?

"Many people wish that it would.

I wish that it didn't happen.

— I just wish that it had been a true meritocracy.

It remains "confidential", but I wish that it wasn't.