hopeful
Example Sentences
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“Even our most hopeful scenario involves a growth downgrade,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Georgieva said that -- even in the fund's "most hopeful scenario" -- spiraling energy costs, infrastructure damage, supply disruptions and a loss of market confidence meant growth would be less than expected.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Porkchop, a three-flippered sea turtle, is back in the wild after a year of rehabilitation, a hopeful moment amid ongoing threats from fishing line and trash.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Its initial run at Coalisland's Craic Theatre finished at the end of March, but those behind it are hopeful for a further rollout across Northern Ireland in the near future.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
His tail thumps gently on the floor in a hopeful wag.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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