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 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
  • 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
  • Most weeks begin with hopes of winning two out of three.
    Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The five prospects all entered spring training with hopes of breaking camp with the big club.
    Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Henry had traveled to the East African nation with hopes of salvaging the deal.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • The team also plans to offer weekend brunch with hopes of adding a mimosa bar soon.
    Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Sam currently works in a bar with hopes of learning how to be a bartender.
    R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2024
  • The couple purchased the home with hopes of restoring it after seeing in in rough shape.
    Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The Tigers have 13 starters back and a goal of winning the SEC with hopes of having a shot at the national championship.
    Wally Hall, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2023
  • The Panthers waived Corral on Wednesday, with hopes of bringing him back on the practice squad.
    Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • Katz finished the book in 2021 with hopes of publication.
    Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The Prior Lake girls Alpine ski team was back on the state slopes Feb. 13 for a second straight with hopes of contending for a state title.
    Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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
  • Rents a home with her partner, with hopes of owning property one day.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2024
  • The left-hander will likely go back to Triple-A for now with hopes of returning to Baltimore soon.
    Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2024
  • Three of the 2018 class were injured and on NCAA sidelines this past fall with hopes of playing again in this upcoming season.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Now the Panthers -- with hopes of a Stanley Cup championship wobbling -- will have all of the pressure on them Tuesday night.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024
  • Rick Mahorn was a second-round draft pick in 1980 with hopes of sticking with the then-Washington Bullets.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Elsewhere at the party, Theresa also checked in with hopes of moving past last week’s tension.
    Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • On that day, after almost eight years of war in the east of Ukraine, Russia invaded the rest of the country with hopes of capturing Kyiv in a matter of days.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 22 Feb. 2024
  • And Caruso will be completely engaged in the finals, with hopes of getting a second ring — and a first parade.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
  • When Dallas faced the Sacramento Kings with hopes of keeping a play-in push alive, Doncic took the court in shoes that came in a purple and gray colorway.
    Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • This season, the Heat is trying to avoid its longest losing skid in more than 15 years with hopes of again finding solutions in time for the playoffs.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The Senate is expected to make changes to the legislation soon, with hopes of pushing the bill out of Congress by early July.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 4 June 2025

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