high hopes
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From a fundraising standpoint, the foundation has high hopes of raising $2.5 million.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Netflix certainly has high hopes, and is positioning the show as a strong Emmy contender.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Major players like BYD have high hopes for the Middle East and European markets, with sky-high tariffs keeping Chinese models out of the United States.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Dealmakers had high hopes going into 2026 and believe even small deals could bounce back later in the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
"Patty, I got high hopes for you, young lady. Let's make it happen."
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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