in hopes of

Idioms

Also, in hopes that;;. Expecting and wishing for, as in We went in hopes of finding a vacancy, or They met in the hope of bringing about a peaceful settlement. The phrases with that are used with clauses, as in In hopes that something good might come of it, he began to work, or We are in high hopes that a cure for leukemia will be found soon. [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

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We needed to update our ancient knob-and-tube wiring, and I was exploring the house’s crannies in hopes of doing some work myself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The carmaker is working on a new EV platform in hopes of launching cheaper EVs to boost its business.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

But ultimately, he opted to return to USC as a sophomore, in hopes of starting anew.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

He said he would make trims and send the draft back to senior aides in hopes of getting a presidential signoff.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

“Heqet has come and gone, young one. I waited in hopes of a glimpse of you. I have something to report. Aye!”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

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