Today's versions, sounding the alarm over our shrinking hopes and resources, may leave them exhausted.

They represent merely the institutionalization of the chancellor's veto over the prime minister's hopes and the country's interests.

Twenty-four hours later the blow came crashing down over her fondest hopes.

But Mr. Putin's autocratic instincts have cast a shadow over Washington's hopes.

I was ruminating over my hopes for the future.

At night, however, we were sure to have a conference and talk over our hopes.

But now a shadow had been cast over all her hopes and dreams.

The walk to the farmstead was one long argument between Farmer Grofe and the butcher over the latter's disappointed hopes.

The girl's words cast a cloud over Bulan's hopes.

But the Prime Minister's aides say three looming issues cast a shadow over his hopes for continued popularity.