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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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Broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall, the night promises plenty of onstage drama and hopefully some real-life intrigue.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Fittingly, when Banjo himself took on the restoration challenge he told the BBC that he hoped "maybe it will have some people come and stay - hopefully".

From BBC • May 30, 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 postcard is just how I left it, so hopefully Camille hasn’t been snooping.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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