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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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Roman’s expansive surveys will help scientists look at dark energy’s evolution with even more clarity, hopefully settling whether or not it’s constant.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Be sure to vote and then watch the fallout, metaphorically speaking — hopefully not literally.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

He had a disappointing season at Chelsea - which I know all about - but I do think there's a player in there and hopefully he'll he'll suit Forest.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

This plan would hopefully allow the girls to fund their children’s futures in much the same way I am hoping to help them.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

And more pandas will, hopefully, breed more pandas who will breed more pandas—increasing the chances for survival of the species through sheer numbers.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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