hoping

Example Sentences

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He last shut the venue last year, hoping things would improve and he could come back with a business that could work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

On Friday morning, Iran declared that the strait was finally reopened for all commercial, nonmilitary ships hoping to traverse the essential waterway, provided that all entrants follow a “coordinated route” determined by Iranian authorities.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Now, Arteta is hoping Arsenal can use his latest message of "pure fire" to secure a positive result and propel them to the Premier League title.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He said Friday that he was hoping for a more lasting impasse, rather than a quick deal, in hopes it would give building owners some leverage to secure better terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

So far, she and Miss Adams seemed fairly well-disposed toward me, so I was hoping she wouldn’t mind a little input.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu