hope
Usage
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To hope for something implies a wish that an event may take place and an expectation that it will: to hope for the best. The verb expect implies confidently believing, usually for good reasons, that an event will occur: to expect a visit from a friend. To anticipate is to look forward to an event and even to picture it: Do you anticipate trouble? Await (wait for) something implies being alert and ready, whether for good or evil: to await news after a cyclone.
Example Sentences
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A devout Christian, Beshara expressed hope that she and her colleagues would lead "a legislative revolution befitting Syria" that would bring all citizens safety after more than 13 years of war.
From Barron's β Aug. 7, 2026
Unlike Lavoie, some may choose to hold onto their shares altogether in the hope of bigger gains later.
From BBC β Aug. 6, 2026
Researchers also hope to determine the specific benefits and possible costs associated with this cooperative behavior.
From Science Daily β Aug. 6, 2026
Some LinkedIn users hope AI will improve their communicators, but too much AI risks generic results.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 6, 2026
“The funeral was a week ago, so I hope so. There’s something I need to give him. Besides, I’m sure the office needs my attention. All that paperwork isn’t going to take care of itself.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
"I was afraid that I would die, and I was scared that I wouldn't be able to pursue my dreams," Pawarisa Maylissa, a grade 12 student who hopes to attend medical school, told AFP.
From Barron's β Aug. 7, 2026
German industrial giant Siemens on Thursday raised its profit outlook for the second time this year after a quarter boosted by AI spending, but its shares plunged after the forecast fell short of investors' hopes.
From Barron's β Aug. 6, 2026
The widow of a police officer has said she hopes people will share a petition calling for his killers to be denied early release from prison, insisting she "will not give up".
From BBC β Aug. 6, 2026
June hopes her SpaceX shares will eventually turn out to be like the Apple stock certificate hanging over her desk—worth much more than she ever could have imagined two decades ago.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 6, 2026
I stare outside through the window as all my hard work washes into the gutters, along with my hopes of breaking the record.
From "Zaraβs Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
In a statement, he also welcomed Suu Kyi's Red Cross meeting, saying he hoped that authorities "will undertake further positive steps towards lasting peace and stability in Myanmar".
From Barron's β Aug. 6, 2026
Though Smith has been at least hitting in the batting cages, he’s had a back-and-forth recovery from an injury the Dodgers initially hoped wouldn’t need an IL stint.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 5, 2026
Speaking after the meeting on Tuesday, Grande-Marlaska said the Schengen zone had not been compromised and that he hoped Italy would lift any added controls "as soon as possible".
From BBC β Aug. 4, 2026
He had hoped to become a political or policy analyst after graduation, but fierce competition in the entry-level job market has forced him to broaden his search to areas like human resources.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 4, 2026
I had no idea what that meant, but I mumbled something I hoped sounded like an agreement and headed out the door.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.
From BBC β Aug. 7, 2026
Now Burnham checks social media before international flights hoping for menu updates.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 7, 2026
Curious locals hoping to catch a glimpse of the spectacle stood on the street in the humid evening air.
From Barron's β Aug. 6, 2026
But when the Cubs landed Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Astros before the 2025 season, hoping he’d elevate their offense, he did just that for the first three months of the season.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 6, 2026
Grandma said, “I know that your mother and father have been saving their money, hoping to send Daisy to the hospital. Do you know if they’ve saved any?”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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