hopefully
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"There's still a whole range of Welsh plants that I've never got to see in the wild, but hopefully now over the next few years, I will be able to."
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
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
“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
“Maybe she’ll swim back to the reserve,” Ajay whispered hopefully.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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