Example sentences of "i wished to be " in BNC.
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| 1 | If I wished to be cruel about the discussion this far , I would suggest that it has the evasive character of much comparative writing . |
| 2 | Early in 1975 , when the condition of her health — she had had a recurrence of cancer — was obviously very serious , Elizabeth wrote to me about the letters , requesting the destruction of her own after her death , and asking what I wished to be done with mine . |
| 3 | Going to another church ( of the Presbyterian Church of England ) my love of God came to be the central factor in my life , and aged almost sixteen I told my headmistress with quiet confidence that I wished to be ordained . |
| 4 | Trouble-makers were visible by reason of their demeanour and I wished to be observed as little as possible . |
| 5 | I wished to be charitable to the boy , my lord . |