optimistic

Example Sentences

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Officials with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Assn. are trying to remain optimistic, saying they try to avoid “the word that begins with an R.”

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the obstacles, Vines said he was cautiously optimistic about next year because this shopping season has been better than last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

But what has really boosted the stocks is that investors have grown more optimistic about their future results.

From Barron's

Business confidence surveys suggest that while many small-business owners are anxious, they are cautiously optimistic about holiday sales.

From Barron's

Growth was well above consensus forecasts, and stronger than even the most optimistic forecasts.

From Barron's