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hoping
UK /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/ US /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
adj 1
Definitions
adj
1
Filled with or inspiring hope.
A hoping situation is not yet desolate.
Collocations
5ADJ.
bad, great, large, nonetheless, quick
We're hoping for a great outcome, though the odds seem pretty slim right now.
VERB + HOPING
am, guess, spam, think, went
I am hoping that the weather will improve for the weekend picnic.
HOPING + NOUN
click-throughs, nothing, situation, spain, wheat, you'd, you'll
I was hoping nothing would go wrong with the wedding plans.
PREP.
about, from, on, up
I've been hoping for a promotion at work for over a year now.
ADV.
always, certainly
I was always hoping that things would work out better between us.
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A hoping situation is not yet desolate.
Wiktionary02
The people at large are hoping for great changes in light of the present situation.
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I am hoping to get two copies of this book.
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I guess I'm always hoping that you'll end this reign.
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We are hoping for your quick recovery.
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I have been hoping to hear from you.
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