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Greece has high hopes that the giant tomb now being excavated at Amphipolis contains one of these ancient Macedonian leaders.
Amphipolis Tomb Yields Amazing Finds But Mysteries Linger|James Romm|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thompson may be no worse than Hynes, but his first year has been frustrating for advocates who once had high hopes for his tenure.
The Orthodox Sex Abuse Crackdown That Wasn’t|Emily Shire|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
UN Women has high hopes for Watson—to the point where they want to make her their next celebrity human-rights powerhouse.
From Hermione to U.N. Heroine: Emma Watson’s ‘Badass’ Transformation|Asawin Suebsaeng|September 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bierman, for one, has high hopes that ganjapreneurs in Florida and elsewhere will help show Americans the value of this industry.
Ganjapreneurs Line Up to Get Florida High|Abby Haglage|July 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

At least initially, neither of the primary defendants had terribly high hopes for their budding operation.
Preppy Drug Bust High on Hype|Christopher Moraff|April 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Such fathers and mothers have high hopes that from their home will go forth noble men and women—yes, even heroes.
The value of a praying mother|Isabel C. Byrum
Mrs. Kennedy's face showed more than ordinary distress—Mrs. Kennedy had had high hopes of this prize paper.
The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch|Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
Still, I wasn't indulgin' in any extra high hopes, and neither was dad.
Motor Matt's Daring, or, True to His Friends|Stanley R. Matthews
I have no idea if this will end up with hundreds, dozens or just a few copies going out -- but I have high hopes!
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
The strain and tension of the day gave way, and the high hopes of the night before went out as at the snuffing of a candle.
How It Happened|Kate Langley Bosher