He did not entertain much hope of finding it in this strange, far away land.

He entertained little hope of getting the plane down.

Well, you are aware that my sister has ever entertained certain hopes.

It has to be said, though, that it probably does not entertain very high hopes at the present time.

As these vocations were to be readily found among their numbers, they had cause to entertain great hopes for a good future.

Do not be afraid to act, especially when you entertain realistic hopes of hitting a fit with partner.

William, a Stuart prince, must have entertained hopes for the crown.

After this it is possible for labouring poets to entertain far greater hopes of public impact.

Ing began to entertain hopes of putting it all neatly to bed in another three or four hours.

I entertained scant hope that we could reach the sheltering walls.