hoping

Example Sentences

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Many people from other parts of Africa moved to South Africa around the time white-minority rule ended in 1994, hoping for a better life.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If you do live into your 80s or 90s — here’s hoping — those 3% hikes will help preserve your purchasing power.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Whether the R2 will be the success Rivian is hoping for won’t become clear until late 2027, once the standard versions are widely available.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Some companies are encouraging the practice, hoping it can facilitate better work with less burnout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I turned to the alley door, holding my breath, hoping she wasn’t going to stop me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu