optimism

Example Sentences

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But 92 minutes in Manchester quickly did for any such optimism, with the number of potential trophies that might garnish Salah's farewell swiftly halved.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Our optimism remains real, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need regular Schopenhauer reality checks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Few in private equity started 2026 with great optimism about their industry’s fundraising prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The world’s largest cryptocurrency wasn’t quite able to reach the $70,000 mark in recent days despite optimism over a cease-fire and larger moves in other risk assets.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

His optimism drained away, and he was suddenly angry with Jillson—stupid, lecturesome Jillson!—and not just Jillson, either, but...really, he was angry with just about everybody he could think of.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart