Example sentences of "was hoping for a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If , however , the Chancellor was hoping for a variety of opinions to give him maximum freedom of manoeuvre in next month 's Budget , he will be only too happy with the report . |
| 2 | Poor Christy , who was hoping for a reconciliation , was left sobbing on her father 's shoulder . |
| 3 | One of the grown-ups said , ‘ I was hoping for a bit of a fly-past . ’ |
| 4 | Archbishop McHale , who opposed the non-denominational system , was hoping for a verdict to support his views . |
| 5 | Perhaps , it occurred to Harry , he was hoping for a tip . |
| 6 | Supporters of both sides could enjoy such matches and the crowd two years later back up in Scotland was enormous and was hoping for a repeat of the excitement . |
| 7 | Reports reached Washington that the Shah was hoping for a restoration similar to that which occurred in 1953 . |