as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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And the facility is expected to get more crowded — eventually having capacity for about 3,000 detainees.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025 -
Moore was expected to face 35 years in federal prison.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 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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Over the past two years, multinational enterprises have been anticipating the need for strategic rebalancing of production locations, with Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Central America the main beneficiaries, according to the report.—
Courtney Fingar,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Two contests await horseplayers who want to test their handicapping skills.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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