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hopeful
/ˈhəʊpfəl/
noun
Someone who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.
"Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week."
adjective
Feeling hope
"I am hopeful that I will recover from the disease."
Inspiring hope
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