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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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Experts believe that the protective qualities that we associate with vaccines will work in cancer, hopefully creating lasting stretches of time before cancer comes back than what the currently available drugs can offer.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“So, this is a huge area where identifying interventions that could hopefully add quality of life to the people impacted by this disorder would be tremendously impactful.”

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

“I have a strong intention to do that and introduce a KPI, which hopefully has the maturity that the markets deserve and is a reliable indicator of the progress we’re making.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Along the way, she reveals the various psychological and technological tactics these scammers use, hopefully arming potential victims with information to help them see through any ruses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

My parents would kill me if they knew I was calling long distance, but hopefully they wouldn’t notice if I kept the call under fifteen minutes.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas


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