in (the) hope of/that
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or in hopes of/that
: with the hope that something will happen or could happen
He returned to the crime scene in (the) hope of finding further evidence.
He waited in hopes that she would show up.
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These tactics are calculated to draw maximum attention for his actions in the hope of garnering support from the country.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Nicole Reeves, communications director for the second lady, told Fox News Digital that Ms. Vance is very excited to announce this project in the hope of engaging young readers throughout the summer.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
And unlike with the Thunder’s trove of draft picks, the Heat consistently have instead dealt many away in the hope of something closer to instant gratification (hello, Terry Rozier).
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
These tactics are calculated to draw maximum attention for his actions in the hope of garnering support from the country.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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“In (the) hope of/that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28the%29%20hope%20of%2Fthat. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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