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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United will be hoping that Pochettino's arrival will persuade Fernandes to commit his future to the club.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
But political leaders in Ireland will be hoping the only debate tomorrow is about the play on the golf course.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
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
"I expect," she said, "father will be hoping that you would come to Mass with us."
From Mariquita A Novel by John Ayscough
