be positive
Example Sentences
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Net income in 2026 is expected to be about $5 billion, and free cash flow isn’t expected to be positive until 2028.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The post-vote spin from government insiders was undoubtedly an attempt to be positive, with one saying it showed the Parliamentary Labour Party was still "pretty together", though they added "for now".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Sometimes these efforts attempt to be positive; contemporary Christian music has long attempted to imitate secular chart success, but with a “Jesus loves you” message.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
It sees a path to something like a regulated return on refinery capital, which would be positive for valuations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
“You can be positive and wrong on the sell side,” says Vinny.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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