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Meanings of say hopefully in English

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Usage of say hopefully in English
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So perhaps, you say hopefully, discrimination was practically eradicated during the twentieth century, like polio.
Freakonomics: a rogue economist explores the hidden side of ever...
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I'd say hopefully around the 5 to 7 percent range.
Radio NZ
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One website said hopefully the government will do this in the future.
Wired
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The PSA's Pollyanna Alo said hopefully the move would help staff retention.
Radio NZ
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You were carrying that finger up to the house, he said hopefully.
Transgression: a novel of love and war
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I think the guy was just a random crazy I said hopefully.
Dexter by Design
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It says hopefully the Ministry of Education will now acknowledge there's a problem.
Radio NZ
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Shadrach Fanega says hopefully tighter auditing will dissuade people from committing further fraud.
Radio NZ
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Maybe he'll propose to you tonight, Amy said hopefully, and Brigitte laughed out loud.
Legacy: a novel
10
Perhaps we are on the same wavelength, he said hopefully.
To catch a thief
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People do, she said hopefully, but he shook his head.
Heartbeat
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Presently, as Jo's sobs quieted, he said hopefully, I don't think she will die.
Little Women
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Had you got something in mind?' he said hopefully.
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street
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Maybe we could spend Christmas together, he said hopefully.
Safe harbour
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Perhaps your parents will hate Italy and come back to London sooner, he said hopefully.
Jewels
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I saw the worry in her face and said hopefully, "Perhaps he won't-
Nefertiti
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