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

In fact, its companies represent between them the full range of qubit types – all the routes physicists are hoping will lead to the first reliable and ultra-powerful quantum computer.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“I was just hoping that I had a swing,” McIlroy said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The news came as many in the region were hoping for a return to normality.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

New leadership has grand plans for the brand, hoping to build more facilities and add new products.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“It’s no problem,” I said, hoping that didn’t sound like the out-and-out lie it was.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin