as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Michael Loria United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced the company will cut flights by about 5% as the company expects oil prices to remain high for the foreseeable future.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026 -
The analyst expects Netflix to deliver a 2025 to 2028 compound annual growth rate of more than 12% for forex-neutral revenue, 21% for operating income, 24% for GAAP earnings per share, and 22% for free cash flow.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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The team anticipates breaking the records for match attendance and the largest inaugural home opener.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The analyst anticipates this, along with ORCL's leading database technology and an accelerating applications business, could ensure continued growth in the years ahead.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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The bill awaits Kotek’s signature.—
Conrad Wilson,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 2026
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As of early 2026, the industry still awaits news of Vitale’s next move—but in the meantime, the pieces speak for themselves.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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