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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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"Everyone is being successful, God willing," Akhand responded.

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

God willing, I will make a full recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

"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

"God willing, the weather will be on our side."

From BBC Aug. 5, 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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