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

But the US president has continued to hold out hope of a breakthrough, saying he would have liked to meet Kim during his trip to Asia this week and hailing their "great relationship."

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

I'd hold out hope he'd go straight for the second of those options as, by all accounts, it is incredibly hard to see the ball when Bumrah is bowling.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 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