hopefully

Example Sentences

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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

Fittingly, when Banjo himself took on the restoration challenge he told the BBC that he hoped "maybe it will have some people come and stay - hopefully".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I simply have the attitude that if I meet great people who become friends, hopefully they will become clients.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“So those are the things I can control, and hopefully allow those other things to handle themselves.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

It is the shadow of pain which touches the young face with such pathetic patience, but Beth seldom complains and always speaks hopefully of ‘being better soon’.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott