I have a dream that I could vs I hoped that I could

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I have a dream that I could' implies a long-term aspiration or goal, while 'I hoped that I could' suggests a more immediate wish or desire. The choice between the two depends on the context and the timeframe of the dream or hope.

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I have a dream that I could

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a long-term aspiration or goal.

This phrase is typically used to express a deep-seated desire or ambition that one hopes to achieve in the future.

Examples:

I have a dream that I could become a successful writer one day.
I have a dream that I could travel the world and experience different cultures.
I have a dream that I could make a positive impact on society.

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I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of...
They have a dream that gets crushed.
I have a dream that one day we will not be judged by the size of our board, but by what we do in the pow-pow.
When asked who said, "I have a dream," you responded...
Imagine if Martin Luther King had said, I have a dream.
And even when I'm sleeping I have a dream journal.
And even when I'm sleeping I have a dream journal.
I have a dream... ...most nights.
I have a dream of fulfilling my childhood fantasy.
Martin Luther King once said "I have a dream".
I have a little idea and a dream that I would like to present to Baroness Ashton in this context.
After reading the Konrad report on vertical agreements in the motor vehicle industry and representations from car manufacturers, I must say, Madam President, that I have a dream: not 'I had' a dream, but 'I have' a dream.
I have a dream that we can stop thinking that the future will be a nightmare, and this is going to be a challenge, because, if you think of every major blockbusting film of recent times, nearly all of its visions for humanity are apocalyptic.
I have a dream that you all really let this spark fly get it done!
I have a dream of what I want to be.
Okay, listen up, it's Tuesday, and like Martin Luther King, I have a dream.
If I have a dream, it's to be able to go back one day.
Starting today, it'll go: Gettysburg Address, "I have a dream" and what you just said.
I have a dream every now and then.
I mean I have a dream journal, but I don't use it as evidence of my responsibility.

Alternatives:

I dream of being able to
My dream is to
I aspire to

I hoped that I could

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a wish or desire, typically in a more immediate context.

This phrase is used to express a wish or desire for something in the present or near future.

Examples:

I hoped that I could finish my work on time.
I hoped that I could attend the event with my friends.
I hoped that I could find a solution to the problem.

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Well, I hoped that I could take you up on that offer to spar.
Well, I guess I hoped that I could turn that into a business one day.
I'd hoped that I could stay in America for my residency.
I believed and hoped that I could declare myself in agreement with Mr Haarder in emphasising the individual's right to membership of trade unions.
I hoped that I would marry while my mother was still alive.
I hoped that I was a force for good.
I hoped that you were here to see me.
I hoped - that you and Andrew had worked things out.
I hoped that you were going to see this case as hopeless.
I hoped that Cassie would be able to activate the machine, yes.
I hoped that each of us had enough.
And I hoped that you would come.
I hoped that under your "oddity" is something pleasant.
- I hoped that you would call.
And I hoped that Tancredi would marry Concetta
I guess I hoped that when she woke up... things would be OK.
I hoped that wouldn't be an issue.
Of course, I hoped that he might be Talyn...
I hoped that the second one would be better.
It's just that I hoped that Charlie might surprise us with a visit, or at least a call.

Alternatives:

I wished that I could
I wanted to
I desired to

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I have a dream that I could vs I hoped that I could