as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Anticipating a strong showing during the quarter, Walmart now expects second quarter revenues to be at the high-end or even exceed its previous 3.5% to 4.5% growth guidance.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025 -
Both figures were 10 basis points higher than expected.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The company anticipates cleanup efforts to wrap up at the end of August, but the target may be adjusted as needed to ensure safety.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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To say it was highly anticipated is an understatement: crowds gathered outside the church, as did the press, eager to see the high ranking British aristocrat wed one of the country’s wealthiest women.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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In the knockout rounds, a World Cup final rematch with pre-tourney favorite Spain could await.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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Now, more uncertainty awaits thousands of borrowers employed in jobs the country relies on to function.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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