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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2025
Mannion, who is also a PNW alumna, hoped her photos and story would inspire other young women.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
According to the city, $250 million in taxpayer funds were allocated for that project, which began in 2019, in an attempt to revitalize southwest Chicago in the hopes of luring businesses to the area.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
With few first round draft picks upcoming, and now the threat of being mediocre to attract free agents, the best the Mavs can hope for is that Kyrie comes back from injury to pair with AD.
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Goldstein said the group would continue to raise money to produce the last 80 markers and expressed her hope the county would be part of the effort.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Verb
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In the video, Henry gets some support and good luck wishes from his kids.—
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As global media and consumption habits evolve, the NBA wishes to capitalize on opportunities to produce games in new and unique ways, the commissioner said.—
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Mars enters Leo on the 18th, which should give you the strength to embrace major transformation this month with confidence.—
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
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However, this safe harbor provision would only be available if there were concrete plans to replace safety-critical and health-critical SIRS assets with remaining lives of less than three years, which would include roofs, plumbing, fire alarms and other safety equipment.—
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The Education Department recently reopened those IDR plan applications, following a period during which the plans were unavailable.—
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Another thing the judges noticed about the kids is that even at such a young age, some of the kids are dreaming bigger than ever before and are right on the heels of today’s current business leaders at such a young age.—
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The chance to explore the boundaries of her in-ring character has led Fatu to dream of what other opportunities there might be for her outside the ring, as well.—
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That fear, though uncomfortable, is your chance to lean into vulnerability and build trust.—
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
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Thankfully, the other two judges have an idea how to properly judge a mixed martial arts fight and the right man got the win.—
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Dolly Parton’s cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, is filled with a year's worth of classic recipes and menu ideas.—
Verb
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Musk maintains that the company’s future remains bright A growing number of consumers who bought Tesla vehicles before Musk took over DOGE have been looking to sell or trade them in, while others have slapped on bumper stickers seeking to distance themselves from him.—
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President Donald Trump's continued criticism of Germany’s failure to pay its defense bills looks to have pushed one of Europe's wealthiest nations into action.—
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Amid this atmosphere of crisis and the personal individual losses that are now part of normal life, many people have approached me struggling with their faith.—
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During slavery, many enslaved Africans willingly embraced Christian teachings and the spoils that the Christian faith seemed to offer.—
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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