as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Venus will also make an opposition to Pluto on Aug. 27, so expect power struggles to surface in romantic or creative pursuits.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025 -
Analysts and observers expect continued scrutiny of both the sources of this wealth and the ability of international sanctions to restrict it.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, the company anticipates a net loss of around $125 million in Q1, substantially higher than the net loss of $72.59 million from the same quarter last year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The reports are highly anticipated by diplomats, activists and journalists and have a reputation for being even-handed and comprehensive.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Fans will anxiously await Skye Blakely’s return to the bars.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The agreement is currently awaiting approval from the NFL, according to one of the sources.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 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 Aug. 2025.
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