hoped-for
Example Sentences
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If AI tools fail to drive the hoped-for efficiencies, corporate expenses will scale with revenue, and the projected margin benefits won’t materialize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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
While the company expressed optimism about items geared toward running, tennis and golf, it said newer, looser-fitting “away from body” fits haven’t had the hoped-for impact.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
The brand is back together for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which is a movie, a hoped-for franchise revival, a fourth season of sorts and an affable throwback.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
But their strategy of buying cheap tickets to some hoped-for financial drama resonated with him.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
