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are hoping

  • present progressive of hope.

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British fans are hoping for a homecoming event, but it is understood Saudi organisers and broadcasters favour a venue in the United States to cater for American audiences.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

But they are increasingly funneling dollars toward less famous stocks that they are hoping will emerge as the next set of AI superstars.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The bottom line: Prediction markets are being seriously skewed by what their whales are hoping will be the case rather than what they truly believe will come to pass.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

"We are hoping as well that the nations of the Pacific join together to send a strong message," Albanese said, after returning from a visit to the Solomons.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

And I imagine that back on Earth, Rania, Xander, and all the other hazmats are hoping, too.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga