- present participle of hope.
hoping
Example Sentences
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Scotland are hoping to reach just their second Women's World Cup finals, after a 2019 appearance.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Despite some backlash over safety concerns, operators are hoping to eat into a business dominated by Uber Technologies, Lyft, taxis and car services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Now, he’s hoping to bring his experience fighting for renters to Congress.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Biologists are hoping to save a humpback whale last seen entangled in a fishing net off the coast of San Pedro.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Eleven days ago, I got the call that I’ve been hoping for.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
