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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But with the U.S.-Iran conflict now in its third month and no resolution in sight, investors on Wall Street have been hoping that Washington can get Beijing to pressure Tehran into a deal.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
He has said some of England's players have been hoping this fixture would come at this World Cup, because of the significance it brings.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
I spoke with Roth to understand why he filed the Bove complaint, what could happen next for the appeals court judge, and what message Bove may have been hoping to send with his rally stunt.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2025
While investors might have been hoping for even more upbeat financial guidance, trading in Nvidia stock and investors’ prior expectations are likely behind the decline.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
Gripping Harry’s arm so tightly he might have been hoping to Disapparate with him, Slughorn led him purposefully into the party; Harry seized Luna’s hand and dragged her along with him.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
