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in hopes of |
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in (high) hopes of something Fig. expecting something. I was in hopes of getting there early. We are in high hopes that John and Mary will have a girl. See also: hope in hopes of doing something with the intention of influencing something in the future that you do not control directly McDougall is cooperating with police in hopes of reducing his sentence. Usage notes: also used in the form in hopes that something will happen: The agency sued the farmer in hopes that other growers would obey the government's demands. See also: hope How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When I came to Pate, in hopes of meeting with my associate, I found that he was gone to Mombaza, in hopes of receiving information. They hastened to meet him, in hopes of tidings of good cheer. He travelled all over the world in hopes of finding such a lady; but there was always something wrong. |
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