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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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"It has hopefully helped them realise that asking for help is a strength and not a weakness."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

“Maybe I’m too much of an optimist, but I hopefully believe that people will see the consequences of AI and not necessarily get rid of it, but work toward making it better,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

"The important thing is to maximise the sale of that player, because that goes back into the football club to reinvest, to hopefully, again, improve the squad," Cave added.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Then I had one of those milestone birthdays earlier this year that makes you think about life, death and, hopefully, retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

“Oh well,” Eusie would say hopefully as we started at last to our rooms.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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