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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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I don’t try to force it, but I have been in a creative space so hopefully the creative gods pour into me sooner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

It’s just not clear what path voters will choose, or which candidate they’ll prefer to steer the state toward, hopefully, a better place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"Now, the United States is the hottest Nation anywhere in the world, and hopefully our relationship with China will be stronger and better than ever before!"

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"I'm expecting some packages today and tomorrow, and hopefully I can start making it feel a little more like home," he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The Mihaylov domovoi would tell Sveta the potion was safe, and hopefully the baby’s cough would get better.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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