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Discover LudwigThe sentence 'we were hopeful' is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it when discussing a situation where you had a positive sentiment or feeling about the outcome of something. For example: "We were hopeful that the surgery would be a success, and thankfully it was."
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We were hopeful, but those hopes were trounced when the headaches returned within a month; the syrinx was also threatening more than ever.
We were hopeful throughout the '90s, but hope is such a vulnerable emotion; we needed a self-defense mechanism, for every generation has one.
We were hopeful we could have a good season.
"We were hopeful, but it didn't clear," said Randy Penn, a ballet administrator.
"Which is why we were hopeful [the cruise lines] would get back to us".
We were hopeful that they would find and return him home.
"We were hopeful one day he would help change the fortunes of our society".
"We were hopeful that they would come up with something that was more innovative," he said.
We were hopeful that the President was interested in finding common ground as well.
Call us crazy, but we were hopeful that that might be it.
While we were hopeful that Zinke would be one of the good ones, we were soon disappointed, then appalled.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com