hoping

Example Sentences

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Hoping to improve Chief Wallabee’s focus, Mott will have the colt race in blinkers for the first time in the Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Hoping to push Google to commit to a deal, they flirted with another suitor: Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Hoping to cover dark patches on his skin that had been caused by acne, Daniel relied on an unmarked product given to him by a friend.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Hoping to put a button on the out-of-control meeting, Davidson’s Homan asked the men to “get out there, show some restraint and do our job, without violating anyone’s rights as Americans.”

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Hoping to find favor with Cluny he had put himself at the head of the party, helping them to carry the cumbersome object.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques