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i was hoping for another vs I was waiting for another

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'I was hoping for another' implies a desire or wish for something different, while 'I was waiting for another' suggests anticipation or expectation of something to come. The choice between the two depends on whether the emphasis is on desire or anticipation.

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i was hoping for another

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire or wish for something different.

This phrase is used when someone wishes for or desires something different from what they currently have or experienced.

Examples:

  • I was hoping for another chance to prove myself.
  • I was hoping for another opportunity to visit that place.
  • I was hoping for another slice of cake.
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  • Julia You're right. I was hoping for another sequel to find out what happens to everyone after "The Death Cure." However, Dashner has the potential to ...
  • I was hoping for another foggy night, however the fog merely hung around off shore. night lights 40x70 oil (1024x587).jpg. nocturne, the pilgram in port #1.jpg.
  • Jan 31, 2016 ... When I heard it was an open world explorer/puzzle game I was hoping for another Talos Principle. This game also appears to lack a story as ...

Alternatives:

  • I was wishing for another
  • I was desiring another
  • I was yearning for another
  • I was longing for another
  • I was craving for another

I was waiting for another

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express anticipation or expectation of something to come.

This phrase is used when someone is expecting or anticipating something to happen or arrive.

Examples:

  • I was waiting for another bus to arrive.
  • I was waiting for another opportunity to present itself.
  • I was waiting for another chance to see her.
  • Mar 4, 2016 ... Agreed, I was waiting for another Readers Revolt! post to bring it up, but this has gotten to be way too much. If you want to link to previous ...
  • she let all her feelings bundle up inside, till i told her i was waiting for another girl. i stuck my nose up one to many times before, now the blame was calling my ...
  • In early November, as I was waiting for another packed train in Tokyo to get to one of my numerous meetings for the day, I could see the need in Japan for the ...
  • ... but eXcent offered me the opportunity to integrate their procurement service with the Procurement Officer/Buyer post while I was waiting for another vacancy to ...

Alternatives:

  • I was anticipating another
  • I was expecting another
  • I was looking forward to another
  • I was awaiting another
  • I was hoping for another

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