as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Further disruptions were expected in the coming days as two runways will be shut down so authorities can investigate the scene of the crash.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Guerrero would join a 2025-26 free-agent class that’s also expected to include middle-of-the-order hitters in outfielder Kyle Tucker and Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Bealer anticipates the project will be completed by mid-May with the pool open to the public starting May 31.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Full moons Here are the rest of the full moons to anticipate this year.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education, is currently awaiting confirmation.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
11 Feb. 2025
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That didn't happen, and ULA is still awaiting the Space Force's formal certification of its new rocket, further pushing out delivery schedules for numerous military satellites booked to fly to orbit on the Vulcan launcher.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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