as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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California Resources expects to be a major participant in the 2,000 new annual permits and have their own staff ready to go, said Leon.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025 -
California expects to bring in more than $700 million in tax revenue from marijuana this year alone.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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If an investor is wildly bullish on an asset, anticipates a large, sharp upward price movement in the near term, and seeks substantial capital gains, a buy-write or covered call may be a profitable strategy.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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While traditional customer personas are static profiles based on demographic data and past behavior, predictive AI anticipates future actions.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The case has heightened scrutiny on online radicalization, campus security and the nation's political climate as Robinson awaits trial.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The bill subsequently passed both chambers and awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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