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

And perhaps, because so many investors have seen this movie before, the reaction is a bit more sanguine.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

His insistence that no one is safe until everyone is safe, can seem to portend a future in which no one will ever be safe, though as a teacher I assume he’s more sanguine.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Durham whites were, as a group, far less sanguine about King and his impending North Carolina tour.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson