high hopes

Example Sentences

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The Sparks are 4-5 after starting the season with high hopes to make a return to the postseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

There had also been high hopes in November that Germany, the EU's largest economy, would rebound this year and grow by 1.2 percent overall, but that was sharply cut to 0.6 percent Thursday.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

In any case even if Burnham wins the nomination to stand he would have to overcome a challenging hurdle in a seat where despite his having local links Reform UK have high hopes of winning.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Netflix certainly has high hopes, and is positioning the show as a strong Emmy contender.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Many people have high hopes that Yelena can achieve what so few Russian women have been able to—flying into space.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson