hopeful
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Companies are also hopeful about the technological developments -- 58 percent of industrial firms surveyed by German digital business association Bitkom believe humanoid robots could help plug skilled labour shortages.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
McVay expressed confidence in fourth-year pro Stetson Bennett, but said he was hopeful that “when the time is right,” Garoppolo will “change his mind,” and return.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
"At a time when pollinators are facing global decline, this work offers a hopeful message: solutions may already be emerging in the field, and we just need to understand them," Chong-Echavez said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
Reeves could even be hopeful after growth figures showed the UK on course for 0.5% to 0.6% growth in the first quarter.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Right now, I just wanted to feel happy and hopeful.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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