- present participle of hope.
hoping
Example Sentences
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That creates a challenge for scientists hoping to study chemical evidence connected to the Moon's ancient geology or possible biology.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Bankers and management alike will be hoping that the message being sent to investors, that the massive spending on AI capex will generate handsome returns, will persuade them to participate in the equity offering.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
The group’s only solution is to keep driving, hoping that the road will eventually end.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
Haaland will be hoping his new look brings even more goals as he aims to get off the mark when Enzo Maresca's side face Bournemouth at 14:00 BST on Sunday.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Eleven days ago, I got the call that I’ve been hoping for.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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