had hoped
- past perfect of hope.
Example Sentences
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As a family they had hoped the second home on the coast would be a place to bring their children and enjoy their retirements.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He said at the time that the accounting loss reflected how much longer it would take to clinch certification, pushing to the future revenue that investors had hoped would roll in sooner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
"We had hoped, however, that this issue could be resolved without further escalation," Swonger said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
After news of Neill’s death spread, his collaborators remembered him for his talent and his kindness — just as he had hoped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
He wasn’t as invisible as he had hoped.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
