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Synonyms

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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"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

"God willing... we will go together to say goodbye to our dear leader."

From Barron's Jul. 3, 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

I know non-Muslims who say insha’Allah, God willing.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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