I've seen the Wikipedia disjunct examples. Full disclosure: I'm probably never going to say "They worked with seriousness."
But "hopefully" still bothers me.
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04-20-2012, 10:04 AM #1
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04-20-2012, 11:21 AM #2
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In formal or academic writing I've never had occasion to use "hopefully" at all and in conversation I am more likely to use "we can only hope.'
I dislike "hopefully" as much as I dislike "I feel..." used in any context other than disclosing feelings.Each day is a gift, that's why it is called the present.
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04-20-2012, 12:57 PM #3
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Ha! I must be a pariah to those who adore proper grammar. I use hopefully all the time and it has never bothered me. I've never even thought twice about using it. Until now...
but yeah, I'll still use it.Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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04-20-2012, 01:20 PM #4
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Reading this post made me think of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHvmlA2hLyw
I don't think I got it in 1974, but I liked the song.
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04-20-2012, 02:04 PM #5
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I love Lolly!
Each day is a gift, that's why it is called the present.
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