Example Sentences

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South Beirut resident Hadi, 24, said he had hoped for some stability during the truce.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He argued that renovations could not be completed while the facility remains open and said the administration had hoped to transform the center into “the Finest Facility of its kind, anywhere in the World.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Still, Washington achieved much that he had hoped to during his presidency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Managers of agricultural water agencies in the San Joaquin Valley welcomed the announcement of an increase in supply, but also said 25% is disappointing and less than they had hoped for.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

As President Lincoln had hoped, Garfield energetically supported the armed forces in the Union's efforts to end the Civil War.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow