0 present participle of hope --
1 to want something to happen or to be true, and usually have a good reason to think that it might: --
It's good news, I hope.
[ + to infinitive ] They hope to visit us next year.
I hope (that) she'll win.
[ + (that) ] She's hoping (that) she won't be away too long.
The man can only flee, hoping to escape the police.
A 28 year-old man with widespread melanoma is hoping the doctor will offer him a new treatment.
Other major contexts are 'inactive' but always hoping to become active.
Unable to operate as independent political actors, they attach themselves to other groups, hoping to attract favours and resources.
I am hoping that all of you will benefit from this new series in your daily work.
When challenged, the defender will attempt deterrence by also threatening to fight, hoping that the challenger will not press on with her demands.
These findings have several implications for political scientists hoping to study campaign effects.
They sought state laws setting qualifications for conductors, engineers, and telegraphers hoping to control and limit the supply of skilled labor in their own occupations.
