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

I’ve been living in mattress hell and am hoping you can offer some advice.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

"I am hoping for the best news, that my brother survives," said Maulana Bayu Rizky Pratama, whose 17-year-old brother is missing, told AFP news agency.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

I am hoping that all my different body parts will be put together as soon as possible.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga