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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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Are looking to maintain

"Manchester United are looking to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League so far this season when they host Benfica at Old Trafford on Tuesday night". (Metro.)

Does "are looking to maintain" mean "are hoping to maintain" in the sentence above?

  

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It means more like 'They are expecting to maintain ...'

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anonymousDoes "are looking to maintain" mean "are hoping to maintain" in the sentence above?

'Look to' + infinitive is a bit stronger than 'hope'; it is closer to 'plan' or 'intend'.

(Yes, or 'expect'— X-posted)

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