optimistic

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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

Despite all the challenges and negative findings, the survey did interestingly find that a majority, albeit slim, of residents still found themselves generally optimistic about their economic future in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

For better or worse, I’d fallen in love with a man with a vision who was optimistic without being naive, undaunted by conflict, and intrigued by how complicated the world was.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama