as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Places like America’s Best Racing are working to educate casual fans about everything from betting to how well horses are taken care of and what to expect on race day.—
Spencer Ripchik,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025 -
Michaels unfolds bigger move into fabrics: What customers can expect The Joann's acquisition meshes with Michaels' evolving consumer interests.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The journalists from El Faro who broke the story fled the country before it was published, anticipating arrest.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are anticipated.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Teves was seen in handcuffs being escorted by East Timor police officers to an awaiting Philippine air force plane.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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Chris Pratt also appears, reprising his role as James Reece ahead of The Terminal List Season 2, which is currently in production and awaiting a release date of its own.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
29 May 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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