hopefully

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Still, FOREX.com analyst Fawad Razaqzada said: "Investors are confident that oil prices could ease further and the Strait of Hormuz will re-open again and hopefully stay open beyond the two-week ceasefire period."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

These will hopefully draw new people in who are looking to try something different, or regulars looking for a splurge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"I think Sale have got a brilliant squad so hopefully I can add to that and we'll see what we can do next year."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“Positive momentum across durable goods in February should hopefully help this area of the economy persevere through the current turmoil without too much damage,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Duuzuu, who’d finally roused himself, half hopped, half flew onto the table, eyeing the cake hopefully.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate