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i was hoping for another vs i wished another

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'I was hoping for another' implies a desire or expectation for something different, while 'I wished another' suggests a specific wish or desire for something else. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.

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i was hoping for another

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a desire or expectation for something different or additional.

Examples:

  • I was hoping for another chance to prove myself.
  • I was hoping for another slice of cake.
  • Dec 25, 2015 ... [–]Terur 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children). Aww, i was hoping for another harem member :P. permalink; save; report; give gold ...
  • Julia You're right. I was hoping for another sequel to find out what happens to everyone after "The Death Cure." However, Dashner has the potential to ...
  • I was hoping for another foggy night, however the fog merely hung around off shore. night lights 40x70 oil (1024x587).jpg. nocturne, the pilgram in port #1.jpg.
  • Jan 31, 2016 ... When I heard it was an open world explorer/puzzle game I was hoping for another Talos Principle. This game also appears to lack a story as ...

Alternatives:

  • I was expecting something else.
  • I was looking forward to something different.

i wished another

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a specific wish or desire for something different or alternative.

Examples:

  • I wished another opportunity would come my way.
  • I wished another flavor of ice cream was available.
  • Dec 23, 2015 ... Before the bus pulled out of our parking lot I wished another volunteer I wouldn't see again until after the Holidays a Merry Christmas. Anthony ...
  • May 10, 2011 ... Yet I can't shake the feeling that I wished another female friend advised her or she came to this realization on her own. Again the film conveys ...
  • Jan 2, 2012 ... We just went through a whirlwind of seasonal celebrations — so many that I sometimes became confused. When I wished another customer in ...
  • Jan 11, 2012 ... There are so many times when having a gynecological appointment that I wished another person was there to provide me strength, comfort and ...

Alternatives:

  • I wished for something else.
  • I desired something different.

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