as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Habibi expects the largest concentration of purchases to be focused in the South Bay, primarily Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, with some spillover into Culver City and possibly north Orange County.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects this season to be below normal with the official forecast released in late May calling for 8-14 named storms, of which 3-6 would become hurricanes.
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For now, GasBuddy anticipates the national average will continue drifting lower this week, though the situation remains anything but predictable.
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The company anticipates reaching $6 million in total revenue across all areas of its business for 2026.
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Another 30 minutes of soccer awaits in the round of 32 for Morocco and the Netherlands after Issa Diop's goal in the 91st minute created a 1-1 tie.
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Five-time champion Brazil awaits the winner of this one in the next round.
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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