Historical clue formulations

• Wished (for) — 2026-06-15
• Crossed one's fingers — 2025-06-02
• Had fingers crossed — 2017-09-19
• Wasn't sure, say — 2016-05-28
• Wished — 2015-02-27
• Had aspirations — 2014-12-22
• Wished — 2013-12-03
• Yearned (for) — 2007-08-26
• Wished — 2003-08-17
• Wished (for) — 2002-09-16
• Crossed one's fingers — 1997-06-19
• Crossed one's fingers — 1996-11-25
• Trusted — 1994-11-18