hoping

Example Sentences

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Taking in boarders or starting a business, he says, are better strategies than buying a stock and hoping it will grow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Altadena residents have flooded the inboxes and voicemails of state and local lawmakers, hoping the bill passes its first hurdle Wednesday when it’s up for a vote by two committees.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Duhamel revealed just a few weeks ago that he was hoping to one day live at the remote property full time.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

They are hoping to bring home clean water for the rest of their family.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The moment I’ve been hoping for and dreading at the same time.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam