Hoping Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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Wall Street has been hoping bigger tax refunds, lower interest rates and easing price increases would clear the way for a better 2026 for retailers.

From MarketWatch

Singer-songwriter Rosé who is part of K-pop group BLACKPINK, will be hoping she picks up the award for international song of the year for APT, which she sings alongside Bruno Mars.

From BBC

Nina, a young woman in her 30s from Tabriz, is also hoping the strikes will bring people back onto the streets.

From Barron's

Lakers fans were hoping that the first big move by the new ownership group led by Mark Walter would come at the recent trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times

It had been bothering me for a couple of weeks, so I went to see my dentist, hoping for the best and preparing for the worst, having had two extractions in less than two years.

From Los Angeles Times