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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee] / ˈhoʊp fə li /


ADVERB
probably
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Experts believe that the protective qualities that we associate with vaccines will work in cancer, hopefully creating lasting stretches of time before cancer comes back than what the currently available drugs can offer.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“So, this is a huge area where identifying interventions that could hopefully add quality of life to the people impacted by this disorder would be tremendously impactful.”

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

"I know there have been a few innings where I haven't managed to do that but hopefully I've turned that corner and I can really be the man England fans and the team rely on."

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

But hopefully when Ohtani’s knee barks next time, he won’t pitch through it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

It’s a story that will hopefully satisfy you, so that you will let me go.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri


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