am hoping
- present progressive of hope (1st person singular).
Example Sentences
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"I was brought up here. Everyone knows each other. I am hoping to stay local and work local."
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
"I am hoping to graduate in December. And so, yeah, I'm definitely in a crunch right now. I do not have a good plan yet," McMillan told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
"But it is just so unfortunate, and I am hoping that in the next four weeks, things can be turned around."
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
I’ve read your column many times and now I am hoping that you can help me.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
I am hoping that Rhiannon’s theory is right, and that Ashley will only remember what I want her to remember, or what her mind wants her to remember.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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