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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
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More recently, it’s been revived in its traditional leather form by brands and designers wishing to capture our more casual moment in an elegant format.
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The country singer joined the many friends and family wishing the Eyes Wide Shut actress a happy 59th birthday on June 20.
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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Investigators are looking into the shooting, and police said the identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified.
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With summer officially here, there’s no need to keep dreaming about your outdoor oasis when options like this are available right now.
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And SpaceX is dreaming even bigger than that.
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Ukraine has stepped up its long-range aerial attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion, now in its fifth year.
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During the rally in sweltering heat, Vucic told his backers, many bused in from across the country, that students and anti-government protesters were aiming to destroy the country, and accused them of colluding with unnamed foreign powers, charges the protesters deny.
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Now, supporters are planning to speak out at an Alameda School Board meeting, hoping to reverse the decision or at least get answers.
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Turkey is planning strict security measures for the summit, including banning demonstrations and restricting access to roads leading to airports, as well as sealing off areas around the summit venue and hotels hosting delegations.
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The system is due to expire in March 2027, but the European Commission is proposing that it be extended by a year.
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Newsom is also proposing a national public equity fund, giving Americans a stake in economic gains generated by artificial intelligence companies.
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Joumaa, a Lebanese journalist, first met Khalil intending to do a story on her.
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For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
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The acceptance rate has been compared to that of trying to get into Harvard University.
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There’s some heartbreaking moments where Mary’s trying so hard to please him.
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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