high hopes

Example Sentences

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I had high hopes for this guy, and we made plans for a second date.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

There had also been high hopes in November that Germany, the EU's largest economy, would rebound this year and grow by 1.2 percent overall, but that was sharply cut to 0.6 percent Thursday.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

In any case even if Burnham wins the nomination to stand he would have to overcome a challenging hurdle in a seat where despite his having local links Reform UK have high hopes of winning.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Netflix certainly has high hopes, and is positioning the show as a strong Emmy contender.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

And soon, amid squeals of encouragement from my friends in the Small Pet Department, from the teeniest white mouse to the lumbering chinchilla, I left Pet-O-Rama with high hopes.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney