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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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Hopefully I will not need the cash in the next 12 to 18 months.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War," Trump posted on his Truth Social network, adding the ceasefire would be accompanied by a prisoner exchange.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Hopefully the Lakers can avoid a sweep when they return to The Crypt, but it doesn’t look very likely, not when committing 39 turnovers in two games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Hopefully that all helps if I get the call.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“Now, let’s see. Hopefully, it won’t be too painful...Menya zovut Gregory. Am I saying that correctly?”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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