as in expecting
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Organizers had been expecting a cozy little affair, but were astonished when more than 1,300 people from around the world signed up to participate.
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With Republicans Hilton and Bianco combining to capture only 35% of the vote statewide in the primary, Luna and Adams are expecting Becerra to be ushered in easily.
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The agency is anticipating 29 rocket launches and 28 moon landings during the third phase.
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The outdoor restaurants are anticipating a refresh in spring 2026, but in the meantime, the beachside Arrecifes Seafood & Steakhouse remains worthy of a meal.
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Many have camped out along the edge of the piles of crushed concrete and rebar, awaiting any word of their relatives.
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For now, Nolan is taking the position of assistant director of operations pending the departure of director Sean Begley, who’s awaiting a new job assignment with the federal government.
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“Hoping (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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