hoping

present participle of hope

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Trump continued ranting as Welker tried to fit in more questions about the weaponization fund, but the president said he was done with the interview, thanking Welker for the time and wishing her a good day before walking away.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
  • In fact, we were not involved in this one, even though Cannes was naturally chosen as a sounding board, because this is where the debate would receive strong attention — Cannes always offers an exceptional platform to those wishing to bring an issue into the public sphere.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Hiking Hverdalir requires hundreds of steps, but a buggy ride on one of the property’s ATVs may be a better bet for those looking for something a little less impactful.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
  • Blue went home the day after surgery, already looking more comfortable.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Spain desperately needs a win to get its World Cup back on track while another good performance from Saudi Arabia — unbeaten in its last three games — would have the Arabian Falcons dreaming of a spot in the knockout stage.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Jill wasn’t a chef but a television writer trapped in an all-male writers room — dreaming of a job at none other than Shondaland.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Apple is aiming to shift Siri from an assistant that answers questions to a critical tool across the iPhone’s software.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • Despite return-to-office mandates aiming to restore culture and trust, global employee engagement has plummeted, indicating proximity doesn't guarantee belonging.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Federal authorities allege Proper was part of a group planning an attack on UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 event held on the White House South Lawn.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
  • Christie’s is planning to open a boutique wine shop at its headquarters in Rockefeller Center, thanks in part to assistance from New York state legislators who passed a law allowing the auction house to get around a regulation dating back more than a century.
    Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • All of it came out of an American research enterprise that the federal government is now proposing to fundamentally rewire for no good reason.
    David J. Skorton, STAT, 12 June 2026
  • The developer is proposing a 411-unit multifamily complex at 10840 Ballantyne Commons Parkway in Ballantyne.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Gifford left with the brothers in Dennis Sochor’s work truck, intending to get breakfast.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
  • Gifford left with the brothers in Dennis Sochor's work truck, intending to get breakfast.
    CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Brian Gutiérrez, the Mexican American who played a key role in the opener as South Africa was hit a with a red card while trying to stop him, and veteran Roberto Alvarado, who recorded an assist against South Africa, joined Rangel as Chivas starters in the opener.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • The officer retreated and fired several shots, killing the dog and injuring its owner, who was trying to secure the animal, police said.
    Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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