as in expected
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Favorable weather is expected with light winds and moderate seas.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Each is expected to figure prominently in Florida’s plans this season.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Faced with the higher costs now anticipated for the project, the mayor’s administration first plans to ask county commissioners for an additional $71 million to cover renovation costs, according to Edwards, chief administrative officer under Levine Cava.—
Douglas Hanks
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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It is anticipated that the changes stemming from the TAC discussions will leave the race action largely unaltered.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Observers anxiously awaited the comet's reappearance but saw nothing.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Cover images of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and other superstars are emblazoned in the memories of fans who eagerly awaited the title to arrive in the mail each week.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Hoped (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoped%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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