optimism
Example Sentences
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Environmental Protection Agency administrator, expressed optimism Sunday morning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Equities continued their recent strength, as all three major indexes rose more than 0.4%, buoyed by optimism over a peace deal to end the Iran war.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Even so, he held on to a glimmer of optimism.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Messrs. McKean and Bennett argue that the bicentennial celebrations succeeded in restoring national unity and optimism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Reynie, Kate, and Sticky glanced at one another with cautious optimism.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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