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• present participle of hope.

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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hoping

When selecting individual stocks, some investors look for quality and lower risk, while others want to scoop up shares of companies that have fallen on hard times, hoping to ride a rebound.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

Other residents in the broader region, where the economy has been hurt by lost oil business, are hoping for an economic boost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Within the team, they were hoping that the Honda engine would reduce lap times by somewhere in the region of 0.3-0.5secs.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Across the French capital, where few homes have air conditioning, desperate locals had taped foil survival blankets over their windows, hoping to keep out the fierce sun.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

“I was hoping you would say that. Because if you continue to improve, I think there will be opportunities for you.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse