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is hoping

  • present progressive of hope (3rd person singular).

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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky is due to hold important talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House, where he is hoping to firm up commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

I’ll bet everyone except Rich Paul is hoping he’ll retire and free everyone else from the never-ending guessing game.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

African white-backed vultures are among the species Kynren is hoping to help...

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Tolo is hoping to shed more light on endometriosis and other conditions that affect women’s periods.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

A kid in my Hawaiian language class is hoping for a passing grade on our latest quiz.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila