optimism
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Concurrently, Brock’s cynicism had a way of giving into bouts of radical optimism, which most famously took form on the group’s best-known song, 2004’s “Float On.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business said Tuesday that its small-business optimism index fell 0.6 points to 95.3 in May, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The way she played the closing hole, especially, inspires such optimism.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
While the company expressed optimism about items geared toward running, tennis and golf, it said newer, looser-fitting “away from body” fits haven’t had the hoped-for impact.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
She was always the glass half full type, but something about the way she looks at me now tells me that her optimism is running as empty as her pool.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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