hold out hope
Example Sentences
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Some Tehran residents still shout protest slogans from their windows at night, one woman said, as others hold out hope they'll soon take to the streets again.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
John continues to hold out hope for a long-overdue rally in small and mid-cap stocks, five of which he explores in detail.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
Despite the rising tensions, some experts still hold out hope for de-escalation.
From BBC • May 7, 2025
“It’s not just about facts; it’s about how we share and receive them. I still hold out hope that one day we can reconnect and bridge our differences.”
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2025
First Sticky would need to resist Mr. Curtain’s invitation—and with the pull of the Whisperer so powerful, with Mr. Curtain now so likely to succeed, could Reynie hold out hope for this?
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
