I will play the lottery expecting to win.
I will play the lottery hopeful that I win.
I will play the lottery wishing that I win.
One alternative word that can be used instead of "they" is "them."
To my knowledge there is no single word. Although, generally speaking, the word 'recurring' is used instead of 'repeating'. Hope that helps.
An alternative word that can be used instead of "we" in an essay is "one" or "individuals."
instead of being that
used to be
no "It" is not used instead of he and she...
How come is often used instead of why.
But may be used - instead of however, in most contexts.
Hope is the word used when you have an expectation or desire.
pronoun
an word that can be used instead of pen
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