optimistic
Example Sentences
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And some sportsbooks are now not optimistic about the Knicks’ chances either, possibly furthering their potential losses.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
“Assuming inflation does not materially worsen versus expectations, we are optimistic on an improving ad market in FY27,” the analyst writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
YouTuber KSI has admitted some of his former Sidemen members are "angry" and "upset" over his exit, telling them to "be optimistic" about the future.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“While all votes have not yet been fully counted, we feel optimistic about qualifying for the General Election in November. People want political courage. They want leadership,” McKinney said in a statement Tuesday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
But then all sorts of troubling questions began to creep into the usually optimistic young governess’s mind.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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