optimistic
Example Sentences
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But the message from other capitals was less optimistic.
From Barron's
On its face, that is an optimistic signal.
From Barron's
Along with personal messages were rumors about the world outside, each more wildly optimistic than the last.
From Literature
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"Access calls for more responsibility - and stricter regulation. I am cautiously optimistic about these drugs."
From BBC
On the impact of the U.S.-Iran war on oil prices, however, investors seem a bit more optimistic.
From Barron's
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