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sanguine

[sang-gwin] / ˈsæŋ gwɪn /




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Not everyone is as sanguine about prospects for a lasting truce as Lee.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Indeed, one reason economists are somewhat sanguine about higher energy prices is that last year’s tax law is putting cash in Americans’ pockets through bigger tax refunds and lower paycheck withholding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

When Jalibert walked out of the squad, Galthie remained sanguine.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Tech’s strong earnings, likewise, make him sanguine about the industry’s billions of spending on AI development, especially as he believes the U.S. still has strong advantages over China in this regard.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

It wasn’t Lyra’s way to brood; she was a sanguine and practical child, and besides, she wasn’t imaginative.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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