hope
noun
the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.
will be hoping
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future progressiveof hope.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Microsoft stock and a raft of other OpenAI partners will be hoping GPT-6 Astra proves to be a hit.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Bankers and management alike will be hoping that the message being sent to investors, that the massive spending on AI capex will generate handsome returns, will persuade them to participate in the equity offering.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton, his guests and the BBC readers will be hoping to strike back, and land a blow for the human race.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Italian side qualified for the Champions League for the first time last season and will be hoping to kick on from there.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
He knew I wanted all my strength for to-night—the night of the new play—and he will be hoping that this has broken me.
From The Powers and Maxine by Frank T. (Frank Thayer) Merrill
