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optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /


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Analysts sounded a note of optimism ahead of the results, saying that SIA’s passenger traffic could be supported by the shifts in travel patterns from Middle Eastern airlines toward other regions, including Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Shares have risen 415% over the past 12 months on strong results and optimism about the space economy.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“While small business optimism is currently fragile, the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cut Act should start to feed into the private sector over the next few months,” Dunkelberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But no matter what happens, this quarter has shown that artificial intelligence optimism is widely considered to be the gift that will keep giving.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Mary Todd Lincoln had noticed his recent optimism and now, during their afternoon carriage ride, she spoke to him about it.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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