as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal defender Gabriel to be out for four months after hamstring surgery.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Now the company expects that figure to be flat year-over-year.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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American Eagle also anticipates a low-single-digit decline in sales for the full year, compared to expectations of 3% growth.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Incorporating $2 billion of higher product input costs this year, the analyst anticipates earnings and revenue for fiscal 2026 will come in 5% to 6% lower as a result.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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And yet, while a crucial offseason awaits the Red Wings and general manager Steve Yzerman, many of the most crucial long-term pieces for Detroit are the prospects already within their system, working their way up from college hockey, juniors, Europe and AHL Grand Rapids.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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If entertainment and relaxation are in the plans, a state-of-the-art movie theater room awaits downstairs, and two additional loft areas can be used for dance parties or a game room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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