only wish/want/hope
phrase
He only wished she'd told him sooner.
I only wish I knew what was going on.
He only wanted to help.
I only hope she can get over this.
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“Only wish/want/hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/only%20wish%2Fwant%2Fhope. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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