How to Use with hopes of in a Sentence

with hopes of

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  • Johnson brought the ball up the court with hopes of getting a quick layup.
    Nubyjas Wilborn | , al, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The five prospects all entered spring training with hopes of breaking camp with the big club.
    Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Sam currently works in a bar with hopes of learning how to be a bartender.
    R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2024
  • The team also plans to offer weekend brunch with hopes of adding a mimosa bar soon.
    Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Rents a home with her partner, with hopes of owning property one day.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2024
  • The two left the band with hopes of forming a group of their own group, the Heart of Gold band.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Brokers scout items to stock shelves, and start-ups sample hot new products with hopes of striking a deal.
    Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2025
  • The couple purchased the home with hopes of restoring it after seeing in in rough shape.
    Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Spellacy joined the team with hopes of making his mark in the tournament.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • A lot of Swift's fans will watch Chiefs games with hopes of seeing the star singer on the broadcast.
    Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Pell came back with hopes of revisiting two of her favorite creations.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
  • One former player called with hopes of saying a final goodbye.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Henry had traveled to the East African nation with hopes of salvaging the deal.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Kansas City went to Dallas with hopes of a second straight win and a late-season run.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The lanterns represent a fresh start as people release the past year and embrace the new one with hopes of good fortune.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Cortez is actively searching for his first brick-and-mortar, with hopes of landing a space within the next year.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
  • He was called up from Iowa on May 19 with hopes of improved hitting, but that hasn’t been the case.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • The Jets are going all in with hopes of making the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2024
  • He is not expected to be a first-round selection, but a team could pick him with hopes of luring his legendary father.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024
  • The league tried something new this season with hopes of sparking some competitiveness, which the game has lacked for years.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Breeders with hopes of getting their horse to the Derby have one shot — only 3-year-olds can compete.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 2 May 2025
  • Elsewhere at the party, Theresa also checked in with hopes of moving past last week’s tension.
    Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Now, there’s another toy from decades past that’s getting a reboot with hopes of a big ROI.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Boston pulled Ullmark twice with hopes of netting the equalizer, getting good looks at it in the final minute.
    Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2023
  • There are times when Bouchard looks overwhelmed, and that’s not a good thing for a team with hopes of winning the Stanley Cup.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
  • McManus shared that some of the mice and hamsters were adopted over the weekend, with hopes of many more finding their forever homes.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Both teams are on the outside looking in, but have built a ton of momentum over the last week with hopes of making a bigger push to the postseason.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The first year, that run will cap at 60 cars, with hopes of expanding to 100 for 2027.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The city posted a sign explaining the test sample sand, with hopes of getting community feedback about the grains.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
  • The Panthers waived Corral on Wednesday, with hopes of bringing him back on the practice squad.
    Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2023

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