hopefully

Example Sentences

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"Well, hopefully, when Tommy Tuchel's brave boys put seven past Brazil, there'll be lots of beer flying everywhere - but the minute you spill liquid in there... it becomes like an ice rink."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Nevertheless, following the purchase of shares worth almost 30 million Swiss francs earlier this year, management will hopefully demonstrate further confidence, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"Every season we've been saying 'new start, new era' - but hopefully this is the Geoff Parling era for many years to come," said CEO Andrea Pinchen.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“I think we’ll go through the vote and hopefully we’ll meet again next week,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“Maybe it was a snake,” she said hopefully.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer