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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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Daniel Radcliffe, the original Harry Potter in the movies, has given his blessing to the series and wished McLaughlin well in taking over the role.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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In January, the HHS X account wished Kennedy a happy birthday by posting a photo of him cutting into a steak adorned with birthday candles.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the moment Amanda dreamed of for years came true.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Successfully transporting the stuff, at speeds reaching up to 26 miles per hour, is therefore a major win for researchers, who dreamed of hauling stable antimatter since the antimatter factory first opened more than thirty years ago.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
25 Mar. 2026
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The test flight is intended to provide critical performance data and operational experience for future Artemis missions, including landing American astronauts back on the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the stadium was never intended as Inter Miami’s permanent home.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Washington recorded a respectable 20 reps on the bench press and also looked extremely quick during the 40-yard dash.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Just this week, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a moratorium on new data center development, citing concerns about energy use, environmental impact, and strain on local communities.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new package, proposed by the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD), was approved by the lower house on Thursday.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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After a kind gesture to airport employees in Georgia didn't go as planned, Tyler Perry found a workaround.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rallies are also planned in more than a dozen other countries, from Europe to Latin America to Australia, Ezra Levin, a co-executive director of Indivisible, a group spearheading the events, said in an interview.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Think sea-view terraces, kitchens meant for real cooking, and hosts who treat you less like a guest and more like extended family.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets are now just 10 games away from the end of their regular season on April 12, which in recent seasons has meant that the crowds are paltry, the team is irrelevant and everyone is just ready to get the slog over with.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Officials and defense analysts have long said that the constraint is not simply funding, but structural limits in a defense industrial base designed for predictable demand rather than rapid wartime expansion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Enter Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort, the hideaway designed for those yearning for escapism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Hoped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoped. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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