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

Investors in the group have been hoping for a rapid switch from copper cabling to fiber inside data centers.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 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 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

And deep down, I must have been hoping he didn’t really mean it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison