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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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"I wish her only the best. It's not the way I want to win so hopefully she is going to be fine for Wimbledon."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

"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

“Maybe she’ll swim back to the reserve,” Ajay whispered hopefully.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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