high hopes
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A large U.S. delegation arrived with high hopes that were abruptly dashed, according to four sources who attended the talks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Netflix certainly has high hopes, and is positioning the show as a strong Emmy contender.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Major players like BYD have high hopes for the Middle East and European markets, with sky-high tariffs keeping Chinese models out of the United States.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Dealmakers had high hopes going into 2026 and believe even small deals could bounce back later in the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
It was a day that had started with such high hopes: the varsity hoops team busing to Salt Lake for the state tournament.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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