as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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With Snell set to go as many as five innings in what was expected to be his final minor league rehab start, the Dodgers elected to have the two-time Cy Young Award winner do the work on the Dodger Stadium mound instead and the rust was evident.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026 -
What begins casually could become more serious than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Brier sees progress in this area but says the time horizon for practical humanoids is longer than what most anticipate.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The two-time Cy Young Award winner is set to rejoin the rotation sooner than anticipated after teammate Tyler Glasnow left a start early this week because of back trouble.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Old Saybrook residents are eagerly awaiting the opening.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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And when jet lag snarls your normal rest pattern, the window views and a cup of traditional Chinese tea awaiting each guest’s arrival become a pleasant distraction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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