hope so

phrase

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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The Falcons, after missing the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons, certainly hope so. Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 Let’s hope so, as the tournament has featured compelling soccer even for the casual viewer like me. Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 As Kornet might say on behalf of the Spurs, oui … certainly hope so. Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026 Two years since her last live performance in Paris, Celine Dion may be coming back, or at least her fans hope so. Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hope so

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“Hope so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hope%20so. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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