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 just hope that the Kates and Cathys have got their thermals and their rain ponchos because they might need them."
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
At the same time, the results may offer hope for endangered species with small or highly inbred populations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
“I hope that everyone finally got to enjoy their very delicious beef tenderloin,” Trump said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
“My hope is that the court understands Jesse was more than a victim,” Jimenez’s niece, who did not wish to be named, wrote in an impact statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Come for your clock tomorrow afternoon and I’ll hope to have good news.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
The MP is calling for "lifelong sex education" and says she hopes to target the Department for Education and the Department of Health and Social Care with her campaign.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
On offense, the coach hopes to get the ball in the hands of Wallace as much as possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
This time will be different, the council hopes, as it envisions a subscription-based model whereby vendors pay a fee to access batteries and charging stations.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
The company is developing a drug it hopes will turn off that genetic switch, allowing patients to naturally burn more calories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Her hopes of saving her family drained away.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
Many Nicaraguans have long hoped that Washington would help apply that pressure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Paramount had hoped to have the deal closed this month or at least before the late fee penalty was triggered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I believe I can help complete some of the very important legislative business that Hubert hoped to finish,” Muriel said at the time.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Taisiia Obod, a 21-year-old political science student, also hoped Fedorov would remain "within government" and that momentum for his "reforms and initiatives" would be maintained.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
I sent Dad a text, telling him that I was reoffered my spot and that I accepted it, and that I hoped he’d be happy for me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
British fans are hoping for a homecoming event, but it is understood Saudi organisers and broadcasters favour a venue in the United States to cater for American audiences.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
I mumbled, “This place reminds me of New York,” hoping that would end the dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Friday’s stock decline shows Wall Street was hoping for growth to increase even more, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
I was hoping to go to the pool for an hour of extra practice, especially now that the meet is only six weeks away, but it’s closed for maintenance.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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