Example Sentences

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Fed officials were hoping inflation would be transitory over the past few years, Tipp said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“We were hoping that in 2026 demand would ease off a little bit as 2025 was this incredible year with a lot of things happening, but we’re not seeing it,” said Flood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

More than 800 vessels were hoping to leave the strait, and Sabbir’s was at the front of the line—so close he could make out the faces of Iranian fast-boat pilots enforcing their blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Several leaders were hoping to use Farage as a sort of bogeyman to encourage their own supporters out to vote, and to rally the tactical votes of those staunchly opposed to his party.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"We were hoping the Larsen grant would cover a new girls' locker room, but Martin never comes in here. Maybe I should let him know how hideous it is."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins