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."
Examples of hope so in a Sentence
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Wisconsin researchers hope so The chemicals enter the human body largely through drinking water.
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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
Everyone sure seems to hope so, but no official announcement has been made just yet.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 30 June 2023
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
Everyone sure seems to hope so, but no official announcement has been made just yet.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 30 June 2023
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“Hope so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hope%20so. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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