as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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In some parts of France, however, Bornet expects the danger to persist for several weeks while the snow is still unstable.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Under the arrangement, Brooks is a professor in practice in SMU’s political science department and expects to be teaching statesmanship on campus next spring semester.—
Cheryl Hall,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Counsell anticipates Conforto getting into a Cactus League game Saturday or Sunday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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For the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, the city anticipates the total cost for protective services will be approximately $9 million.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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One has pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and awaits sentencing.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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But what awaits them in the woods is far older and stranger than any of them can comprehend, and no gods are coming to answer their prayers.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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