A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HOPESO

Sat, 7 Mar '26: "God willing!"
Tue, 11 Mar '25: "Fingers crossed!"
Sat, 14 Dec '24: "Fingers crossed!"
Fri, 17 Nov '23: "That'd be nice!"
Mon, 8 May '23: "Fingers crossed!"