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optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /


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For weeks, growing optimism for a swift peace deal had provided breathing room for a Wall Street frenzy over memory chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The escalation in attacks on Monday dashed optimism among investors who had been hoping for an imminent peace deal to end the war in Iran.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

That creates a divided economy: Consumers struggle with higher prices and borrowing costs, but AI-related investment supports markets, infrastructure spending and business optimism.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

While impressed with the April quarter’s results, analysts highlighted AI products as their reasons for optimism.

From Barron's • May 29, 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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