optimistic
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Cormac McGarry, director for maritime security at the consultancy firm Control Risks, said he was "no more optimistic than he was yesterday" about the strait reopening, despite Araghchi's announcement.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
That seller noted during the conversation, though, that he knows not all sellers are as optimistic as him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
But a reason to be optimistic about natural gas is how the ETF filled the gap just above the very round $10 number on April 14 from the Jan. 16 session.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Despite the concern, researchers are optimistic that solutions are within reach.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Although the vet had said it could take up to ten weekly visits to get his blood sugar in check, I was optimistic.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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