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• present participle of hope.

hoping

American  

[hoh-ping] / ˈhoʊ pɪŋ /

noun

1. 

   the act of one who hopes.

   The time for talk and hoping is over; now is the time for action.

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idioms

1. here's hoping, I am, or we are, feeling moderately confident about the desired outcome.

   Here’s hoping the rest of the term presents us with some sunshine and warmer weather.

Etymology

Origin of hoping

hop(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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• hoping vs. hopping

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Example Sentences

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hoping

The coordinator plans to move from the sideline up into the booth for this game, hoping that will give him a better play-calling vantage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

"We are hoping to gain funding to conduct clinical trials and further prove the positive impact the broccoli compound could have on those suffering from Friedreich ataxia," she says.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

The analyst is hoping for more color on the shadow backlog during the coming call with analysts, as well as any U.S. election impact on data center development.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

When COP31 begins Monday in Antalya, summit host Turkey is hoping to show off its best side with a campaign focused on renewable energies and electrification.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

“I have a solid guess what that is, although trust me, I’m really hoping I’m wrong. But judging from the stink eye you’re giving me, I’m guessing I’m out of luck.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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