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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Steele, 29, hopes to be around the team as much as possible in the coming months, aiming to return to Wrigley Field every other homestand.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The statement likely dashed the hopes of some traders and some in the administration that Powell would preemptively cut rates to ease any setback to economic growth from tariff policy.
—Alex Harring,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Verb
Chief Executive Elon Musk ‘s SpaceX hoped to release a series of mock satellites after liftoff, but that got nixed because the door failed to open all the way.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Steele, 29, hopes to be around the team as much as possible in the coming months, aiming to return to Wrigley Field every other homestand.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Noun
Many are still holding out hope that their home is the exception and will fetch top dollar.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The statement likely dashed the hopes of some traders and some in the administration that Powell would preemptively cut rates to ease any setback to economic growth from tariff policy.
—Alex Harring,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Verb
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While entry is free, anyone who wishes to camp or go off-roading or ATVing in the area will need to pay $5 per day or get a $30 season pass.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Up against the third-best team from Morocco last season, Wydad AC, and United Arab Emirates’ fifth-strongest force for the same campaign, Al Ain, there are plenty of Davids for Goliath fans to wish ill upon.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Investors may perceive such appointments as a sign of internal uncertainty, potentially impacting stock performance and stakeholder confidence.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Under the law, defendants who present a mental health diagnosis usually have their charges dismissed and records cleared after completing a treatment plan.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Some health insurance plans will cover naloxone, and some state and local health departments may give out this medication free of charge.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Verb
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As the Royals’ offense has scuffled this season, fans have been dreaming of the team added Caglianone’s bat, even though he was drafted less than a year ago.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Unable to get up-and-down, his par attempt failed, ending his U.S. Open dreams.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Its stories of legal victories against all odds, bipartisan collaboration on landmark legislation, and alternative models like social housing and community land trusts help plot a path forward.—
Ericka Taylor,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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Lawyers can become influencers themselves by consistently providing value, building trust and showcasing expertise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Measure a neighbor’s trampoline or try one out in a sporting goods store to get a better idea of the best size for you.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The change is shifting the balance of power from the most talented coders to anyone who has a great idea, opening the door to Silicon Valley’s next generation of unicorns.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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On Memorial Day, mom, dad, daughter and son were at the beach looking for games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Hill is on a Hall of Fame trajectory, and looked first ballot-worthy until last season, when his antics, side babies, lawsuits and now a divorce finally overshadowed underwhelming play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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The film follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Dan Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Al Pacino), who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements are not supported by the tenets of any major faith group.—
Dr. Richard Moriarty,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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