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starry-eyed

[stahr-ee-ahyd] / ˈstɑr iˌaɪd /


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But he does urge caution for "starry-eyed MBAs" who think they're immune from the risks of failure.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The mistake starry-eyed investors make at times like this is betting on every horse, or in thinking that they can handicap AI thoroughbreds.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

When starry-eyed “Pretty in Pink” devotees think of Andie and Iona, we think of their looks, their personalities and their willingness to fight for themselves.

From Salon Feb. 28, 2026

Then just a starry-eyed Catholic schoolgirl, she remembers walking down Times Square and hearing a woman singing in the streets in a style unknown to her.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

My father and I are the starry-eyed ones.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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