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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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"Hopefully we'll never have to do this again."

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Olsen: Hopefully this isn’t something that just I get a kick out of, but we’re here at the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

"Hopefully not a big issue. Now I think is better and hopefully for the next game he will be available."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Rogers: Hopefully, they give us the green light.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“He’s like a ninja when he wants to be. Hopefully, you can meet him next time. Come on. My room’s this way.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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