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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
economists are offering a hopeful forecast for a healthy economy in the coming year
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as in encouraging
pointing toward a happy outcome
in a hopeful response to the ad, several people called to say they'd seen our lost cat
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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
the three mayoral hopefuls are going to debate on local TV
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Recent Examples of hopeful
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Democrats are hopeful that a wave of negative ads about the combat record of Montana GOP Senate nominee Tim Sheehy have started to resonate with voters.
—Stephen Neukam, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
By understanding who their real competition is, Ivy League hopefuls can take a strategic approach to building their admissions profile starting early in their high school careers.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Women’s health research advocates, however, are hopeful that progress can still be made on the issue regardless of who wins in November given the bipartisan efforts in the House and Senate to pass legislation related to women’s health.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Democrats are hopeful that a wave of negative ads about the combat record of Montana GOP Senate nominee Tim Sheehy have started to resonate with voters.
—Stephen Neukam, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thousands of hopefuls apply each year, but only 12 are chosen to compete in the 10-week contest.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
By understanding who their real competition is, Ivy League hopefuls can take a strategic approach to building their admissions profile starting early in their high school careers.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Viewers got tired of the endless bait-and-switches, and the promising and smart show of Lois & Clark’s first season slowly sputtered out by its fourth.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Such a promising shift was apparently driven in part by nationwide efforts to increase testing among pregnant women.Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But the final results of the 10-year study, which focused on cow moose in the Cabinet and Salish Mountains, the Big Hole Valley, and the Rocky Mountain Front, were encouraging, says project lead and MFWP biologist Nick DeCesare.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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The defensive ranking is particularly encouraging, as the Packers really struggled on that side of the ball last year.Matt Modi, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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After 12 years, candidates would need to take a break of four years or more before running again for city office.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Both candidates expressed confidence earlier this week as votes are still being counted.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Despite a bike bust in the years after the pandemic, both are optimistic about the industry’s future.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Our data is optimistic, but the politics is uncertain.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Many successful Oscar contenders open at Sundance in January and build awareness through other festivals and screening programs in the months to follow.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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Conclusion To beat an internal candidate, external contenders must go beyond expectations.Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The new stars are still burning bright, but astronomers don’t expect any of them to last more than 10 million years.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Who else was hoping for a happier outcome for the two of them?Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Hopeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopeful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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