as in to hope (for)
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Similarly, the sixth ballot showed fewer than expected total votes.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026 -
The pitching and defense have been strong as expected, but offensively this year’s Red Sox team ranks among the most punchless in franchise history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Wait (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wait%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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