as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Service members expect those holding them accountable to set an example and meet equally high standards, said the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to relay private discussions.—
Tara Copp,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025 -
Specifically, the analyst cited that pet expenditures are expected to reach $207 billion by 2030, up from $160 billion in 2025.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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With two more films expected to debut later in the month, the total is anticipated to reach 74.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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His advisers anticipate more than that this time around.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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In another section, dozens of people sat with aides and administrators of their retirement centers, awaiting word on their next move.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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When the Charlotte Hornets left town on Jan. 8, flying across country to start things off with a pair of outings in Los Angeles, a unique itinerary awaited LaMelo Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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