hopefully

Example Sentences

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“There’s hopefully a lot more, and there’s going to be a lot of batteries we’ll have access to,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It is important and inspirational and hopefully encourages others to pick up their pens or head off to do some crate digging or other cultural archeology.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Azzata, for his part, feels "happy that this individual was arrested and hopefully will plead guilty and put this whole thing to rest."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Still, FOREX.com analyst Fawad Razaqzada said: "Investors are confident that oil prices could ease further and the Strait of Hormuz will re-open again and hopefully stay open beyond the two-week ceasefire period."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Maybe she brushed against the trophy case,” I suggest hopefully.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman