Why not use hopefully

Hopefully, Aardvark is getting chips on his way home. So now that I've made the strongest argument I can for starting a sentence with hopefully , I still have to say, don't do it. Avoid Conflict by Avoiding Hopefully For some reason, to many language sticklers , starting a sentence with "hopefully" has become a mark of ignorance.

It really grates on people's nerves. In fact, many language experts have come around on starting a sentence with hopefully. The response ranges from an enthusiastic "fully standard" at Dictionary.

Still, I know from the messages I get that many of you disagree, and this is a battle that isn't going to go away anytime soon.

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Jump to Navigation. Starting a Sentence With "Hopefully". By Mignon Fogarty Grammar Girl. September 21, As the levels become higher than the norm it would make me uncomfortable but would hopefully kick-start my own breathing mechanisms. Hopefully these will cure the lockups I was experiencing with the earlier driver. Warp speed and, hopefully , I'm transformed from kennel maid to sultry vamp. Hopefully , those with expert or technical knowledge will join in to assist others.

I look forward to next years panto, hopefully the Krankies will be back! Hopefully they'll iron out a problem that seems less prolific in other branches. I will, however, without hopefully unnecessarily prolonging the subject try to respond to a number of points made. Together you can hopefully put together a strong case for this ' Note in Lieu ' to be superseded by a statemented provision.

Hopefully you all received your copy of Celebrating Cycling - an 8 page pullout inside the regular Your District Council Matters magazine. Trevor has found some rad pipes, so hopefully one of those will fit the other good rad I have. Hopefully those rare raptors will be more active next time around.

Although hopefully not so sneaky that, if she gets seen, she can't convincingly argue that she got lost. Crookes had a good match and hopefully will bring some solidity to the back four which still concedes too many goals. Of course a bug repellent spray or similar will hopefully keep most bugs at bay. The style or presentation is also being revised to hopefully make the standards less sterile, or putting it plainly - boring.

So hopefully we will be able to ride it together although towing the trets quite a bit this summer. I passed as South because of nice controls, hopefully a trump trick or a club ruff or two. Hopefully people watch it and enjoy the show and go right, yo ully people watch it and enjoy the show and go right, yo u are just like us. The nursery are hopefully going to make us all some pumpkin soup tomorrow! Hopefully find someone that could put up with his quicksilver mind and bad morning temper.

The global DD movement also develops various types of strategy, hopefully resulting in the realization of these visions. Everyone has something to teach, and hopefully a smartass comment or two to make. Although hopefully not so sneaky that, if she gets seen, she ca n't convincingly argue that she got lost. Hopefully they will be stimulated to do so, but ultimately it is their personal choice.

I'll be back on later, hopefully with enough focus to tinker with design a little. Immune tonics are herbs that support you between bouts of ill-health and which hopefully prevent illness or reduce the severity. Hopefully people watch it and enjoy the show and go right, yo u are just like us. We found her coming out of a walk-through display of hanging baskets - hopefully she took some pics. Overall, an excellent package and a real gem of a film which will hopefully herald the return of the werewolf genre.

Some pictures were taken hopefully someone will have sent some in to accompany my wordy description. Hopefully , the synergy of our combined teams are generating will have effective results for the struggling businesses. Since your child will hopefully be using the potty several times each day, you'll need to leave enough space to document each time she goes to the bathroom each day. Hopefully , someone will hold a shower for you, and you will probably get lots of wonderful gifts.

Hopefully , your pediatrician has already steered you in the direction of a good formula. If you are divorced, hopefully , you aren't having to parent completely on your own. Hopefully , the hospital will give you lots of free baby samples that you can take home. Based on the information given, areas that need improvement in their customer service can be addressed and hopefully corrected.

Hopefully you now know how to buy a used piano, whether it's something to get by or a collectible. Lines are still being formed to purchase the Wii Fit and hopefully this guide can assist you in finding the places where you have the best chance of getting the Wii Fit. To get the best possible picture, you need both an HD signal hopefully , you're set for that and HD cables. Hopefully you now know how to buy a scanner. If you were wondering where to buy tin cups, hopefully you will now be able to find what you were looking for whether you were looking for something to drink from, put on display, cook in, or just have as a keepsake.

Hopefully you now know where to buy a crossword dictionary and can use it to finish that hard or challenging crossword puzzle that's been bugging you. Unfortunately, it isn't available in all locations, but hopefully if you really want to try this flavor, you'll be able to find it in a store near you!

Hopefully this water softener buyers guide pointed you in the right direction to saving money and understanding which aspects are important. Hopefully are you are armed with the knowledge of knowing the best time to buy a TV.

Hopefully , buying CoolMax Memory Foam mattresses is a little easier now that you know how they are made and what makes them different from other memory foam mattresses. This way, you won't forget anything, and hopefully , you won't purchase unnecessary items that you don't need. Hopefully your question, "Where can I purchase a mac computer" is answered. Hopefully you can answer the question, "Where can I purchase discounted gift cards? Hopefully this TV buyers guide armed you with right information to purchase the right TV for you.

We get tips and ideas sent in from men all the time on the site that we post about, so our best suggestion is just to browse the site, check out people's comments and hopefully you'll find something they love.

With gestation at around 65 days, it is important to monitor diet carefully, but hopefully you are already doing this. Hopefully your vet has thoroughly examined your wayward boy for any physical ailment that provoke the spraying behavior. Hopefully something in my own questions will give you a new direction to try. Review these tips on finding a lost cat and hopefully you and Kitty will be reunited soon.

Hopefully , you'll now be on track for finding Siamese kittens in Oregon and the greater West Coast region. Hopefully , he will get the idea that you want him to go to the bathroom inside the litter box. Hopefully he will become so ingrained in the habit of using the box that you can slowly allow him more freedom.

This forces her to use her litter box, and this will hopefully help retrain her. Picking the right name for your kitten is one of the first memories of what will hopefully be a long and happy life together.

Hopefully she'll find it the ideal place to give birth later on, but you'll need to watch her carefully in case she has her own ideas about where she feels most secure about giving birth. The first order of business is to try to make a child more comfortable and hopefully well in the near future.

Hopefully these cocktail drinks lists have given you a better idea of just how much there is to explore. Not only does the organization handle the day-to-day contact with the creditors hopefully ending those unpleasant phone calls , but by engaging in a DMP they often waive some or even all extra fees and charges for your pre-DMP mess.

Hopefully , you'll only find your own accounts listed. Hopefully , this will be a lesson to be more careful with your finances in the future. Hopefully , you and your spouse have put your heads and hearts together to find out how to stop a divorce that no one really wants. Some people build furniture for the love of the craft while others are trying to save a few dollars by contributing their labor to a straightforward, and hopefully quick, project.

Doing so will greatly increase the likelihood that you'll be able to find someone willing to pay for them and will make it possible for you to ask - and hopefully get! Outdoor pillows should offer at least a one-year warranty hopefully longer.

Outdoor pillows should offer at least a one or two-year warranty hopefully longer , which will ensure that you won't have to buy new ones every season. These sources combined with solar and wind, will hopefully help to completely take the place of non-renewable energy. California leads the way, so hopefully citizens elsewhere will prompt their governments to follow suit.

Hopefully , you've now picked your location, made your budget, and made some important design decisions. If you haven't met your dorm mate, hopefully you have spoken on the phone or via the Internet, so you can come up with a plan in regards to decorating a college dorm room. The latter will create a pungent, unpleasant odor, so you'll want to soak your shells to hopefully extract any dead urchins.

Celebrities without makeup are often made fun of as if they were caught doing something horrendously embarrassing, and hopefully with time this perception will stop. Red really does make people stare at you, but hopefully , in a good way.

If you don't have the time or inclination to care for a real pet, hopefully one of these virtual pet options can give you a taste of animal companionship. Although you can't play Mavis Beacon online, hopefully the available alternatives will provide the fun typing instruction you desire. Hopefully playing virtual pet games will install the need to check on the pet and the need to improve its intelligence and physical ability through day-to-day interaction.

Not only will she look 'sexier' but she'll hopefully feel more relaxed. Finding the right exposure will help your photo stand out from the competition, and hopefully secure a job. Hopefully , he has watched you cook in the kitchen and helped you create a few dishes. This in particular is a great way to relieve stress fast because you're focusing on something that hopefully doesn't bring more feelings of stress into your day.

This way, when it's time for your performance review, you'll be able to discuss those achievements, and hopefully , snag that promotion! It may seem strange, but facing down a robber hopefully , a onetime occurrence is much less stressful on the body than constantly having to cook dinner for a family of four an everyday occurrence.

How can you help these employees get their stress under control, which will hopefully result in increased productivity? This will hopefully enable you to understand and complete the assignment. This means that you'll be able to conduct a wider search, and hopefully net the opportunity you are after.

Hopefully you'll want to get a lot more use out of your dress, and you won't always be wearing it under something else. She won't be happy about it, but hopefully she'll be mature and support you. Hopefully , this will be the first step on your road to recovery and a healthier body image.

Hopefully she will come around but if you push a relationship right now, you'll only alienate her. Below are some tips for both boys and their parents to hopefully ease some of the awkwardness and potential for social disaster. If the perfect dress for prom hasn't been picked yet and you need to purchase a corsage, go with a neutral color like white so that it hopefully will not clash with any dress color. Know that even if your biggest crush gets married in secret, you will hopefully be able to view the photos of his or her most important day after the party is over.

Glenn and Yolanda, you two can still swing after 30 years together; hopefully we can say the same in 30 years! Hopefully I have been able to help a few. As far as I know I have two amends remaining, one hopefully will be done soon, and I am going to have to wait until the right time for the remaining one, I need to check my motive for the last one before making a mistake.

Create an account. Remember me. Previous Share Flag Next. This usage of hopefully is called a disjunct , which is an adverb that expresses information that may not be necessary to the sentence.

In particular, using hopefully in this manner turns it into a sentence adverb, which modifies the entire sentence and conveys the attitude, mood, or sentiments of the person using it.

Prior to this, so they say, the word was used without complaint. After three decades of debate, most of us are now confused.

She says about hopefully the following:. Some usage experts object to the use of hopefully as a sentence adverb, apparently on grounds of clarity.