heartening
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But representation, particularly these days, can be a radical act, and there’s something heartening at the sight of the Kim family enjoying their turn in the mainstream spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
“It is heartening to see that the presidents of the two countries have led by example,” Wang said at a press conference earlier this month, referring to Trump and Xi.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Also heartening to Wall Street, Southwest’s outlook for the current quarter included impacts from the severe winter storm that swept the U.S. over the weekend.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
That’s why it was so heartening to see filmmakers, actors and artists openly rooting for their work, and fighting for the success of their industry.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026
Sometimes it was a heartening run dead north.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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