hoped-for
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In our call of the day, Inui thinks unexpected earnings strength could show up in sectors and stocks where investors least expect, and might just drive a hoped-for broadening of stock-market performance.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Companies are willing to pay higher rates for capital in line with their hoped-for returns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
With the clock ticking, Paramount might be more willing to compromise to reach a settlement, including selling some of its hoped-for assets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Families often coin unique, meaningful names -- combining words that describe the circumstances of birth, a place, or a hoped-for quality in their child.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
A grant of parole, the arrival of a hoped-for letter, a visit from a long-absent family member would lift everyone's spirits.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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