optimistic
Example Sentences
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He remains optimistic, however, saying that "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 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
“All things considered, we are more optimistic about the earnings opportunity for our businesses over the next several quarters than we were three months ago,” Miller said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Potthoff and his team are optimistic that this research could lead to new treatments for both obesity and MASH.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Despite the carpenters’ strike and all the work yet to be done, Burnham felt optimistic, his mood bolstered by the fine weather.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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