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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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The show really breaks down those boundaries, explores the deeper meaning and, hopefully will help people to not be so judgmental.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Uber will be one of those entities, operating a fleet of robo-taxis to protect, and hopefully grow, its ride-hailing market share.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“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

Boomer sits beside my chair, looking hopefully at me.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish