hearten

Example Sentences

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This will hearten Kyiv, which has demanded more pressure be placed on Russia in talks between Moscow and Washington discussing a possible ceasefire.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

The outpouring of love and offers of support hearten us.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023

The relatively shorter break, after the company picked 2025 as the potential date for BTS' return as a group, also appeared to hearten the market.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2022

Expectations of a more stable partnership with business appeared to hearten investors.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2017

Ralph had watched the water fight with sadness in his heart, never guessing the scene would one day hearten him, as it did now.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen