sanguine
Example Sentences
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Those of a contrarian bent may thus consider a very high ratio is signaling equity investors are too sanguine, while a dive in the ratio may mean they are too pessimistic.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Investors are more sanguine about Unilever’s potential transaction with McCormick, which brings the years of food divestments to their logical conclusion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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
Harry, who did not feel as sanguine as he had pretended when reassuring Hermione, was glad to reach the gate and the slippery pavement.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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