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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Today, community leaders hope to transform the Jarratt House into a place where visitors and locals can learn about history of Pocahontas Island.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
So, is there hope for better days in the season’s second half?
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Verb
The only real daylight between the parties on Iran is over whether the White House will take congressional consideration seriously, as Republicans hope, or try to ignore the Hill, as Democrats anticipate.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Today, community leaders hope to transform the Jarratt House into a place where visitors and locals can learn about history of Pocahontas Island.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
They were joined by a growing number of international rescue teams, who pulled multiple survivors from the wreckage, offering desperate families a rare glimmer of hope.
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Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
So, is there hope for better days in the season’s second half?
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Verb
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Individuals wishing to stay and work in the United States face difficult choices.
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Customers wished all the best for Smith, a dedicated father and chef.
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The other half is King’s reaction, memorized by fans who grew up in the hopefulness of the Rose years.
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For all of his inherent hopefulness as a storyteller, however, Spielberg also readily casts a wary eye at the powers that be.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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Democrats say the Republican plan would hurt low- and middle-income Georgians, who would end up paying more in taxes.
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
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With a round-of-32 game against Ivory Coast on Tuesday secured, Norway are dreaming of a run to the final on July 19.
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Wimbledon has been a tournament that Djokovic has dreamt of his whole life.
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November 22 – December 21 Shared money, trust, and private agreements need careful language.
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Shared money, trust, and private agreements need careful language.
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So, Larry took a shine to this idea very quickly, in a way that Larry rarely takes a shine to anything.
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The World's Fair, as it's also known, introduced millions of people to inventions, architecture and ideas that still influence our lives today.
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For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
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Mann’s bag appears to be from Chanel, and looks a lot like this $10k pick in particular.
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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