He sat down on a hard kitchen chair and stared hopefully up at Coffin.

Laddie sat by the door, staring hopefully at Victor.

They could only stare hopefully at the man who represented authority.

"Inevitably," he says, staring hopefully at the ceiling, "Americans would appreciate having a president with perseverance."

I stared hopefully at the tunnel opening behind Ahmed.

We were like that for a minute or two, her staring at me hopefully and me too shocked-stupid to say anything.

She stared at him hopefully, waiting for a response.

And the custodian stared hopefully over the Character's shoulder, seeking chorus girls.

His eyes popped back open to stare hopefully at Miles.