hoper

Example Sentences

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But she says the system self regulates because a publisher and a store would never exchange money for a "no hoper".

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2022

Of course, there's a difference: in the movie, Bill's no-hoper status encourages him to cut loose with a campaign centred on real substance, and thus it is that the no-hoper becomes a hoper.

From The Guardian • Apr. 21, 2010

Hence, while the hoper enjoys only the future, the achiever, if his joy-digesting apparatus be working properly, rejoices with exceeding great joy in past, present, and future alike.

From The Joyful Heart by Schauffler, Robert Haven

Kirsty ceased to look upon him with the pity hitherto colouring all her devotion; pride had taken its place, which she buttressed with a massive hope, for Kirsty was a splendid hoper.

From Heather and Snow by MacDonald, George

But I warn you I am a terrible hoper.

From The Flight of the Shadow by MacDonald, George