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Crossword clue for "HOPING"

HOPING: With fingers crossed; Opposite of "pessimistic"; Wishful; Being optimistic; Expressing optimism; Showing faith; Wishing earnestly; Optimistic; Expectant.; Having expectancies; O tender yearning, sweet ___!: Schiller; ___ for the best; 37-Down gerunded up; Aspirant's activity; Remaining optimistic