hopefully

Example Sentences

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“If we can create some risk on the other side, hopefully we can motivate people to do the right thing.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

"The US stands ready and prepared to help do whatever we can to help facilitate the end of this war, and hopefully the opportunity will present itself at some point," Rubio said.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“So that’s really the journey for the last 20 years and hopefully for the next 20 years.”

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

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

Emma stares me down, and I rearrange my face into what is hopefully an apologetic expression.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller