hopefully

Example Sentences

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"Hopefully we'll never have to do this again."

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

"Hopefully in years to come that will change and we can uplift boys and girls," Brown says.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Hopefully Ms. Arnold’s proposal will spur colleges to take similar steps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

“I’ve been lucky enough that I’m trying to just chase those things that excite me creatively. And so far I’ve gotten to do that. Hopefully I can keep it up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Hopefully that means they can’t hear us, either.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan