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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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"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

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

I don’t want people to break up with people, but if this sheds a light on a relationship, hopefully that means they can talk about it and improve it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

I simply have the attitude that if I meet great people who become friends, hopefully they will become clients.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The light in her room is out so hopefully she was able to fall asleep.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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