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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Throughout a two-month trial, jurors are expected to hear testimony from three and possibly four of the rapper's female accusers, as well as ex-employees who prosecutors say helped arrange and cover up his actions.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025 -
Upon scaling the network, delivery time are expected to be cut in half on average.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
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None of it was anticipated before the March 18 ruling.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Ahmed anticipates that the new Taylor Relaxed Barrel with drawstring details is destined to become an instant wardrobe staple this summer as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Outside what remains of a natural history museum Ellie climbs a T-Rex statue, but her real birthday treat awaits her inside.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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More takeaways from Dallas as the Stars await a conference finals rematch.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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