hopefully

Example Sentences

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“There’s hopefully a lot more, and there’s going to be a lot of batteries we’ll have access to,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It is important and inspirational and hopefully encourages others to pick up their pens or head off to do some crate digging or other cultural archeology.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

I'm doing all I can to get there, score some goals before the end of the season, and hopefully be in that World Cup squad.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

“Instead of vocab?” a boy named Kevin says hopefully.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper