- present participle of hope.
hoping
Example Sentences
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Bodies are instead being transported to the nearby city of Palmira, where dozens of people have gathered, hoping for news of missing loved ones.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
He said the company has also made smaller investments, hoping that they will contribute to earnings in the long run.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Now, a parade of mining companies hoping to ride the boom are trying to grab attention by wrapping themselves in red, white and blue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Taking on more UK students may offer some financial stability for those selective universities, but other institutions will be hoping to recruit more students through Clearing.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“I was hoping you would say that. Because if you continue to improve, I think there will be opportunities for you.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
