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pessimism

[pes-uh-miz-uhm] / ˈpɛs əˌmɪz əm /


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As Meta Platforms prepares to report second-quarter earnings, the company is confronting a wall of artificial-intelligence pessimism that will be difficult to overcome.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

It was more pragmatism than pessimism — a reality of a qualifier navigating her Wimbledon journey one day at a time.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

On and on it went, a remix of the pessimism that has crawled around this program for a generation plus.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The 62-year-old - who signed a new deal with the national team until 2030 earlier this year - then gave a slightly more in-depth interview with a similar level of pessimism.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Townshend replied with encouraging words, trying not to show his pessimism.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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