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optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /


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Even the most ardent Celtic supporters would struggle to share their manager's optimism given they sit 34th of 36 teams in the competition after two games.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Micron stock was extending its slide on Thursday but there are reasons for optimism.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

The residual optimism that briefly consumed me slowly deflated.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

One reason behind their persistent optimism is strong corporate profits, which have helped drive stocks to repeated records this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

In a true reflection of his optimism, he’d recently put his name in for a promotion.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama


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