as in expecting
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Nelly and Ashanti—who are rumored to be expecting their second child—will be bringing their growing family to TV screens soon.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Americans are not expecting political peace.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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Stay ahead by anticipating the skills your organization will need and aligning hiring practices accordingly.—
Mo Hamzian,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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But, as of now, Guerin’s anticipating re-signing Rossi — not trading him — whether to a bridge deal or a long-term deal.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Shein is eyeing an initial public offering in London, but is still awaiting regulatory approval after filing a preliminary prospectus in November 2023.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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Both projects are awaiting final federal regulations, which are delayed due to unresolved administrative and legislative issues.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Hoping (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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