had been hoping
- past perfect progressive of hope.
Example Sentences
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The company had been hoping to finalize the purchase by late September to avoid a higher payout.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The escalation in attacks on Monday dashed optimism among investors who had been hoping for an imminent peace deal to end the war in Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
The ailing budget airline had been hoping to finalize a $500 million lifeline from the government before running out of cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Vonn was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairytale ending to her illustrious career.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
Martina Crowe had been hoping for just this sort of occasion, an opportunity to exact revenge for past humiliations.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
