God willing
Americanidiom
Example Sentences
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"I found his motorcycle, I found his helmet. He's there, God willing, alive. If not, at least I can find him, see him...I'm not leaving here without my son."
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
"When conditions become suitable to hold elections in this good and blessed governorate, God willing, we will conduct the elections there," Ahmed said.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
“That’s something that I, God willing, hopefully will do.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
"We are determined to return, and God willing, we will rebuild. Even if the houses are demolished, we will not be afraid -- our morale is high."
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 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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