"it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
"in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
"there is little or no promise that he will recover"
"he was their best hope for a victory"
"I trust you will behave better from now on"
"I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
"I am still hoping that all will turn out well"
"I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"