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wish I had lived in the twenties vs I had lived in the twenties

The correct phrase is "I wish I had lived in the twenties." The first phrase expresses a desire or regret about not having lived in the twenties, while the second phrase is incomplete and lacks the expression of desire or regret.

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wish I had lived in the twenties

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a desire or regret about not having lived in a specific time period.

This phrase is used to express a wish or regret about not having lived in a particular era or time period.

Examples:

  • I wish I had lived in the twenties to experience the jazz age.
  • She wishes she had lived in the twenties to witness the Roaring Twenties firsthand.
  • Jan 16, 2012 ... “I wish I had lived in the Twenties and been able to make silent comedy,” says Payne. Doesn't the success of The Artist, this season's silent ...

I had lived in the twenties

This phrase is incorrect as it is missing the expression of desire or regret, making it incomplete and unclear.

  • Jan 16, 2012 ... “I wish I had lived in the Twenties and been able to make silent comedy,” says Payne. Doesn't the success of The Artist, this season's silent ...

Alternatives:

  • I wish I had lived in the twenties.
  • If only I had lived in the twenties.
  • I regret not having lived in the twenties.
  • I would have loved to live in the twenties.
  • I dream of living in the twenties.

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