hoping

[hoh-ping]

noun

1. the act of one who hopes.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoping¹

hop(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

Investors hoping that any specific individual stock will deliver over time must accept far more risk.

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Google is hoping it can regain its edge because of the kind of information it has access to.

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Organisers are hoping to attract a sell-out 17,000 crowd at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, while plans to stream the action worldwide are said to be advanced and could be confirmed next week.

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"And I'm hoping that because of that and because the story is so well known, whatever level of Welsh the audience have, they're going to understand what we're saying."

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On his Telegram channel, Munaser offers visa invitations for people hoping to enlist, which he said cost up to $1,000, most of which goes to travel agencies.

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