as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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In the first phase of the ceasefire deal, 33 hostages -- including women, children, sick people and those over 50 -- are expected to be released gradually in return for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.—
SHLOMO MOR AND WAAFA SHURAFA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025 -
The coldest air of the season is expected across Florida on Saturday morning with even the potential for falling iguanas!—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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With two more films expected to debut later in the month, the total is anticipated to reach 74.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Major travel disruptions, with flight delays and cancellations, are also anticipated, given these areas are not equipped to handle winter weather, Mr. Chenard added.—
Nazaneen Ghaffar,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The officer, who did not want to be named because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the facility was full, with about thirty dead zama zamas awaiting forensic investigation.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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When the Charlotte Hornets left town on Jan. 8, flying across country to start things off with a pair of outings in Los Angeles, a unique itinerary awaited LaMelo Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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