hoping

American  

[hoh-ping] / ˈhoʊ pɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of one who hopes.

   The time for talk and hoping is over; now is the time for action.

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idioms

1. here's hoping, I am, or we are, feeling moderately confident about the desired outcome.

   Here’s hoping the rest of the term presents us with some sunshine and warmer weather.

Etymology

Origin of hoping

hop(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

They go to Arsenal on Sunday hoping to capitalise on Villa's latest slip - before travelling to Villa Park on Wednesday for a game which could define both teams' seasons.

From BBC

Fans are now looking ahead to the 2026 F1 race calendar which kicks off in Melbourne, Australia on 6 March - and many will be hoping for a repeat of drama like in 2021.

From BBC

Reform UK is the other story of the by-election, and is also a party hoping to capitalise on the regional list vote come May.

From BBC

Nothing seemed to change this week for Nvidia, but there was some light at the end of the tunnel for enterprise software makers, and they’re hoping it’s not a train headed their way.

From Barron's

Now she’s hoping the Supreme Court will intervene.

From MarketWatch