hoping

American  

[hoh-ping] / ˈhoʊ pɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of one who hopes.

   The time for talk and hoping is over; now is the time for action.

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idioms

1. here's hoping, I am, or we are, feeling moderately confident about the desired outcome.

   Here’s hoping the rest of the term presents us with some sunshine and warmer weather.

Etymology

Origin of hoping

hop(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

He said Luna has now expedited the case, and he’s hoping to get his building permit in April.

From Los Angeles Times

One of them falls asleep to episodes hoping some of the details stick in his head.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Scottish Greens are hoping for their best election result ever at the upcoming Holyrood election, but have suffered bouts of infighting recently.

From BBC

"We're hoping that this report with its strong recommendations will turn the dial and make the changes that are needed so that they feel recognised and supported," he said.

From BBC

President Emmanuel Macron is hoping France will become one of the first European Union countries to ban social media for under-15s, following similar moves in Australia and Indonesia.

From Barron's