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God willing

American  
[gahd wil-ing] / ˈgɑd ˈwɪl ɪŋ /

idiom

  1. (used to express what you hope will happen if nothing prevents it).


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Asked if she thought her twins would recover, Lina replied quietly, "God willing."

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“You learn from the source and then, God willing, bring that experience and knowledge back to the homeland,” Alfozan said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

"God willing, if it succeeds we will continue in other key regions," he said announcing the plan Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

"We're on our way by car, heading to our location, God willing," he was heard saying in a translated message.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2025

So for now, she waited, hoping for a phone call to tell her whether Joseph was still an inmate, was among the dead, or, God willing, had escaped.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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