optimistic
Example Sentences
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Liam is a Manchester United fan who is optimistic about their prospects for the new season, mostly because of boss Michael Carrick.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
This has been an ongoing theme for some time now but even the most optimistic CFOs and treasurers now forecast issuance scenarios that yields are unlikely to fall materially near-term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The reception was overly optimistic and creates expectations that we believe will be difficult to meet,” Graybosch wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
"I'm optimistic that we're all snowflakes in that snowball that's getting bigger and bigger."
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
It was not the same as being the respected craftsman he had been before the war, but he did the best he could and continued to feel optimistic.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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