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hoping

[hoh-ping] / ˈhoʊ pɪŋ /


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Fed officials were hoping to confirm that view in the January jobs report.

From MarketWatch

A kid in my Hawaiian language class is hoping for a passing grade on our latest quiz.

From Literature

Milan had been hoping to bolster their attacking options to help boost their bid to chase down city rivals Inter Milan, whom they trail by eight points at the top of Serie A.

From Barron's

Most companies are treading water, however, hoping for a rebound in 2026 instead of expecting one.

From MarketWatch

“We want to make sure the kids are actually coming out of their experience watching and interacting with the show with the knowledge that we’re hoping they take away.”

From Los Angeles Times