as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Verb
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Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches were expected, with up to a foot possible.—
Sean Murphy and Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025 -
He’s been steady, knows the club, knows what’s expected.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Every organization anticipates retirements and resignations.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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No one should have anticipated what Williams had done.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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So the intrigue factor could hardly be higher as devotees await both their subsequent releases to see whether either or both of these master songwriters will fully Go There.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant's elegant interior, with its high ceilings and classic décor, creates an atmosphere of refined sophistication without pretension—the ideal setting to contemplate the driving adventures that await.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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