starry-eyed
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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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