hoping

Example Sentences

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Sheriff’s Department officials said they are continuing to make changes, hoping to reduce the number of in-custody deaths and care for an inmate population that is increasingly struggling with medical and mental health issues.

From Los Angeles Times

When stock prices surge, many traders sell call options—which increase in value when stock prices rise—hoping to cash in on the predictable pattern of others buying calls and stocks to monetize momentum.

From Barron's

Michael was diagnosed five years ago after his younger brother died from a heart issue, but is hoping new cutting edge treatment will dramatically improve his quality of life.

From BBC

A growing number of investors are hoping Bitcoin’s fall continues—and that Strategy goes down with it.

From Barron's

“We heard something on the wind about a storm headed your way, and we were all settling in and hoping you were okay, too. That’s all.”

From Literature