as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were expected to be the lead agencies investigating the cause of the crash, though FAA and NTSB representatives were not immediately available for comment due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Construction for Segment 6 will start in summer 2027 and Segment 5 is expected to start in fall 2028.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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With more accurate, timely, and localized weather predictions, companies can better anticipate disruptions, allocate necessary resources, and mitigate risks to supply chains.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek that AccuWeather anticipates hurricane season to ramp up during its last two months, after a lull in activity over the summer.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Similar game awaits next week at Carolina Panthers The Cowboys will make another road trip next week to take on a similarly down-on-their-luck Carolina Panthers team.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s also the crisp morning strolls past the gurgling Clunie Water to The Bothy, where coffee and fresh pastries await; the area’s fascinating history, deeply intertwined with the Royal Family; and the community’s embrace of all things outdoors.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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