heartened

Example Sentences

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Heartened by last year's flow of oil cash and dissuaded by the rising costs of installing wind and solar, executives are turning away from the longer-term payoffs promised by renewable investments.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2023

Heartened by Russia’s withdrawal from the capital region, residents have begun coming home, at least to what’s left.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022

Heartened by the positive reception for “Socrates” in Brazil, Moratto hopes “7 Prisoners” is granted similar enthusiasm, even as an unflinching examination of social ills.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2021

Heartened by his improvement, the ICU team decided to remove him from the ventilator after more than a week, hoping he would be able to breathe on his own.

From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2021

Heartened by my dream of Pa, I walk onto the aircraft.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung