wish list
noun
: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of useful changes
Examples of wish list in a Sentence
That book is on my wish list.
Recent Examples on the Web
And, hitting another item on the farmer wish list, French officials have called for the E.U. to back off trade negotiations with the South American Mercosur trade bloc.
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Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
On May 4, voters will decide on five propositions that address a sweeping wish list, including security, stadium improvements, buying new buses and other needs throughout the district, which encompasses over 94 square miles with 35,722 students.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
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Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
On May 4, voters will decide on five propositions that address a sweeping wish list, including security, stadium improvements, buying new buses and other needs throughout the district, which encompasses over 94 square miles with 35,722 students.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Wish list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish%20list. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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