as in expecting
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Newsday via Getty Images The Atlanta Braves entered the season expecting to face a significant challenge from their division rivals, particularly after the New York Mets revamped their own roster with several star additions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026 -
Shoppers may tap an image expecting an exact match and end up with close-enough results.—
Kurt Knutsson
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In Spring 2024, Hollywood headed into the IATSE negotiations anticipating another potential work stoppage.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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There was the irony of starting with a tune anticipating the end, and literally just before the start of summer.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Smiley Martin died in 2024 in Sacramento County Main Jail awaiting trial in the massacre.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The Charlotte Observer reached out to FIFA regarding the encounter and is awaiting response.—
Eva Flowe
June 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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“Hoping (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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