hope so
idiom
—used to say that one wants something to happen or be true and thinks it could happen or be true
"Will you be able to come to the party?" "I hope so."
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There is always hope so proceed quickly and good luck!
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
The team and pitcher sure hope so, as the Yankees already have two open spots in their bullpen as the regular season nears.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2024
Wisconsin researchers hope so When does enforcement of the PFAS standards start?
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Wisconsin researchers hope so Where is the $125 million for PFAS coming from?
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
Wisconsin researchers hope so The chemicals enter the human body largely through drinking water.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2024
In the process of healing, why is hope so important?
—Isa Meyers, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2023
Other conservatives hope so, and Reuters reported Tuesday that McCormick plans to announce his candidacy later this month.
—Abby Cruz, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2023
The Browns hope so and will use the preseason to work out the kinks.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2023
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
The team and pitcher sure hope so, as the Yankees already have two open spots in their bullpen as the regular season nears.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2024
Wisconsin researchers hope so When does enforcement of the PFAS standards start?
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Wisconsin researchers hope so Where is the $125 million for PFAS coming from?
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
Wisconsin researchers hope so The chemicals enter the human body largely through drinking water.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2024
In the process of healing, why is hope so important?
—Isa Meyers, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2023
Other conservatives hope so, and Reuters reported Tuesday that McCormick plans to announce his candidacy later this month.
—Abby Cruz, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2023
The Browns hope so and will use the preseason to work out the kinks.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2023
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“Hope so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hope%20so. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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