dream of

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: to consider possible or fitting
wouldn't dream of disturbing you

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Time is of the essence and the hopes and dreams of players in the balance. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Matteo, who’s 17, dreams of becoming an actor and escaping his father – as well as their grey industrial town. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Matteo, 17, dreams of becoming an actor and escaping his father and a grey industrial town. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 That period firmly cemented their relationship—one that would encourage Hattie to pursue her dream of setting up her own tailoring business. — Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dream of

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“Dream of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dream%20of. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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