hope
noun
the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.
have been hoping
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present perfect progressiveof hope.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Eminem might have been hoping to build a bridge with this collaboration, but at least according to his Instagram comments, his fans aren’t ready to get over it.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
Some on Wall Street have been hoping that a brutal July for tech, driven by chip/memory stocks, would clear a path for a better month ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Shareholders have been hoping for some kind of catalyst.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
West Ham, who won a European trophy as recently as 2023, have had a wretched campaign, but their fans would have been hoping for some late presents with an attractive post-Christmas fixture list.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
“I have been hoping for this piece of evidence for a very long time,” said Dumbledore at last.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
