as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Verb
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It is expected Arkansas (43-13) will be a top 8 overall seed for the tournament, which would also guarantee a home super regional if the Razorbacks win their regional.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025 -
In just 25 years, the nation is expected to experience an average of 45 to 85 high-tide flooding days a year.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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None of it was anticipated before the March 18 ruling.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Fans will be eagerly anticipating their next album, which is on the way.—
Adam Davidson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Outside what remains of a natural history museum Ellie climbs a T-Rex statue, but her real birthday treat awaits her inside.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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More takeaways from Dallas as the Stars await a conference finals rematch.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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