sanguine
Example Sentences
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Not everyone is so sanguine about that timing.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Russell is sanguine about that, and points out that the fact that Mercedes are dominating somewhat skews the dynamic of the contest.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
He was sanguine about the effects of OTC, even though it was temporary, and expensive, and even though the treated trees got reinfected every four months.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Those of a contrarian bent may thus consider a very high ratio is signaling equity investors are too sanguine, while a dive in the ratio may mean they are too pessimistic.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Harry, who did not feel as sanguine as he had pretended when reassuring Hermione, was glad to reach the gate and the slippery pavement.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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