hoping
Example Sentences
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“Government agencies, including the FBI, routinely evaluate, replace and update vehicle fleets based on usage, security needs or budgetary decisions,” Williamson said, hoping to make “cost structures more efficient.”
From Salon
Which is why water managers — and skiers — are hoping for a Christmas miracle as an enormous atmospheric river takes aim at California this week.
From Los Angeles Times
But Wall Street is hoping that the stars align for a year-end rally, and it only makes sense for Nvidia to lead it.
From Barron's
But stocks are in an unusual December slump and Wall Street is hoping several things fall into place that can reverse it.
From Barron's
Some shareholders are probably hoping Netflix loses out to Paramount, given there are concerns that it may be overpaying for a company that has thus far struggled to grow streaming revenue.
From Barron's
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