Oh, I was hoping for a better outcome, but this will have to do.

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I was hoping for a better result, but this is acceptable.

Oh, I'd hoped for better news, but I'll make the best of this.

I was hoping for a more favorable deal, but I suppose this will work.

I'd prefer a different solution, but this will suffice for now.

While I had anticipated a more favorable outcome, this will be adequate.

Bummer, I wanted something better, but this'll do.

I wanted it to be better, but this is okay.

Expecting or wishing for a more positive or favorable result.

This is acceptable, although not ideal.