hoper
- a word derived from hope.
Example Sentences
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But she says the system self regulates because a publisher and a store would never exchange money for a "no hoper".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2022
Of course, there's a difference: in the movie, Bill's no-hoper status encourages him to cut loose with a campaign centred on real substance, and thus it is that the no-hoper becomes a hoper.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 21, 2010
Kirsty ceased to look upon him with the pity hitherto colouring all her devotion; pride had taken its place, which she buttressed with a massive hope, for Kirsty was a splendid hoper.
From Heather and Snow by MacDonald, George
Hence, while the hoper enjoys only the future, the achiever, if his joy-digesting apparatus be working properly, rejoices with exceeding great joy in past, present, and future alike.
From The Joyful Heart by Schauffler, Robert Haven
There was no appeal, and aloft went the wounded, ragged, famished hoper of devouring turtle-soup.
From Rattlin the Reefer by Marryat, Frederick
