But many seem to be under a spell - not of amnesia, but of the wishful thought that second time around, Communists will get it right.

Seconds later she heard water running and sighed at the wishful thought of a shower.

To say that a mature individual has an intrinsic worth, independent of acts, is mere wishful thought.

So that's another great, wishful thought, the great gratification.

A wishful thought on my part.

But of course these wishful thoughts accomplished nothing.

"The fact is that Sensitive New Man was something of a wishful thought," he said.

And the letter would be rounded off with some wistful hopes and wishful thoughts.

Swelled by the wishful thoughts of our own leaders.

She had the wishful thought that he was saving it for her.