hope
Usage
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To hope for something implies a wish that an event may take place and an expectation that it will: to hope for the best. The verb expect implies confidently believing, usually for good reasons, that an event will occur: to expect a visit from a friend. To anticipate is to look forward to an event and even to picture it: Do you anticipate trouble? Await (wait for) something implies being alert and ready, whether for good or evil: to await news after a cyclone.
Example Sentences
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"I hope it is not a big issue but when we finished the first half he could not work," Pochettino said.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Ever since he broke out as a teenager in Europe, Pulisic had been billed as the great hope of U.S. men’s soccer, only for the squad to underperform around him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Despite the turnout, there was something strained and desperate about the whole enterprise, like they are the few still holding onto hope that anti-feminism can make good on its promises.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
"I hope they don't come back so we can live with dignity. That's all we're asking for."
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
I just hope Ford doesn’t have any adorable siblings, like Wes did.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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