optimism
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There is optimism in some financial and diplomatic quarters, and I understand why.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The way she played the closing hole, especially, inspires such optimism.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
That echoed optimism from CEO David Limp earlier in the week.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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
Maybe he’d gotten his optimism from his granddad Clive Marlowe.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
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