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optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /


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For the 5,500 local fans with tickets to attend -- the lucky ones among a lottery entered by 33,000 -- optimism for the tournament about to kick off in their backyard was even brighter.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

To be sure, May’s strong jobs report should underpin economic optimism.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 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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