hoping

Example Sentences

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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

SpaceX and Blue Origin see a big future for data centers in orbit, hoping to tap in to solar power to satisfy the facilities’ immense power needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The Gunners are hoping to win their first title in 22 years and are six points clear, but have played one more game than Pep Guardiola's side.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Just three months ago, Wall Street was hoping the Fed would cut borrowing costs a few times this year to drive down interest rates on mortgages, car loans and other big-ticket items.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

He didn’t seem antsy to rush over to the Picnic, hoping to catch the nonexistent Fireball game.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith