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Recent Examples of hoped
Patients and the company had hoped the therapy could move into an FDA review based on existing evidence, a hope that was dashed Monday.
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Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoped
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The business owner, who wished not to be publicly identified, reported to the Weld County Sheriff's Office that her honey stand was stolen from over the weekend.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The first jackets of their kind were worn by European soldiers in the late 18th century, who wished to have a short jacket that could be worn over their dress uniforms.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Officials dreamed of a futuristic span serving people crossing from Sacramento’s burgeoning Railyards development and beautifying a riverfront.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The profits from Snow White were used to build Walt’s long-dreamt-of animation studio, organized on the modern Taylorist factory model.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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That was followed by an April 2025 executive order that, among other things, is intended to increase the number of parking spaces for big rigs.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Every few minutes, the quiet of a muggy spring evening in the Park Glen neighborhood in far north Fort Worth was broken by the clanging of pots, pans, air horns, and other noisemakers as residents looked skyward at unwanted guests.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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The college also proposed creating a think tank that would draft recommendations for the West Virginia legislature.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Former President Joe Biden proposed a federal gas tax holiday in 2022 when gas prices were high, but congressional Democrats dismissed the idea.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.—
Azhar Sukri,Kevin Breuninger,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Today is meant for open minds and honest choices.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The festival dates back to 1949, and is meant to celebrate the heritage of Swedish immigrants who settled in the area.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Many working-class red-state voters—for whom Vance’s right-populist brand is designed—seem dismayed by the spike in gas prices and the neglect of problems at home.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Keep your busy life organized with Cozyla, a smart touchscreen hub designed for the whole family to bring together schedules, routines, chores and meal plans into one easy-to-use display.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Hoped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoped. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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