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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While thousands take to the streets chanting the slogan "Albanian is not for sale", Balliu has taken to the courts in hopes of recovering his ancestor's land.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

This column will go on a three-week hiatus while I take a badly needed vacation, in hopes of experiencing the world rather than just writing about it.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

The Directors Guild, led by its president Christopher Nolan, reportedly entered negotiations in hopes of improving conditions to create new jobs, bulk up its health fund, and increase protections against generative AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The new method could also make it difficult or impossible for some immigrants who leave the country in hopes of gaining a green card to return.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Started taking bigger steps back in hopes of steering clear of those floppers.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

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