as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Their decision concluded by saying the committee expects Newman to undergo further medical evaluation.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026 -
That’s not an opinion shared by MVP Arena in Albany, though, which expects to turn a tidy profit this weekend.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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One scenario nobody anticipates is a knock on the door from a Florida Department of Children and Families adult protection investigator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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NetJets anticipates up to 775 flights to the Augusta area during the peak period this year, underscoring the widespread appeal of the iconic golf championship.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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