as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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The company also expects sodium-ion battery shipments to reach the gigawatt-hour scale in 2026, marking a significant step toward wider adoption of the technology.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026 -
The organizer expects more than 6,000 attendees, mainly the public officials who issue municipal debt and manage public funds, and lists more than 80 education sessions across budgeting, debt issuance, public investing and financial technology.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The way in which Labbé explores the overlap of sports and national identities is not the only way in which The Murmuration anticipates the next few decades’ worth of history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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With thousands of visitors expected to travel to the region, Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay anticipates an increase in recreational boat traffic and is already stepping up patrols on the river.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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With the Premier League chip off their back and a squad liberated from the fear of failure, the opportunity of further glory awaits the Gunners.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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According to the footage, what awaits Rhaenyra during her reign are fearful subjects, conniving enemies, sleepless nights and plenty of anguish.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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