hoping

Example Sentences

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It’s OK to ask, “What are you hoping to achieve?”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

A nation will be hoping he's still smiling in the wake of their opener against Haiti, Scotland's first World Cup game since the great thoroughbred in their midfield was barely out of nappies.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“They’ve gone past that initial stage and are hoping to move on to mass market products.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Some companies are encouraging the practice, hoping it can facilitate better work with less burnout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A boy who lacked discipline, whose family was relieved when he was called to France, hoping that maybe the rigors of the army would smooth out his jagged edges, help him grow up.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse