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hopes

  • plural
    of hope.
    hope
    noun
    the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.
  • present tense form
    of hope (3rd person singular).
    hope
    noun
    the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.

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The pulse is weak and the breathing shallow, but the Galaxy’s playoff hopes are still alive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

A test measuring this marker recently received federal clearance, raising hopes that blood testing could make Alzheimer's detection more accessible.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

California Cultured hopes to take products to market by 2028, while Celleste is aiming for U.S. regulatory approval by then.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Although he admits the traitors are "playing it really well" this season, Oleksy is a true faithful and hopes they can defeat the traitors.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

I knew something big was about to happen, so my hopes were high as we reached the sitting-room doorway.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan