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upbeat

[uhp-beet] / ˈʌpˌbit /


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Reflecting that structure, many of the songs are solos, often introspective ballads, with varying, more upbeat collective numbers set mostly at Auggie’s school.

From The Wall Street Journal

SINGAPORE—Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck an upbeat note on the world’s second-largest economy, saying Beijing will meet its 2025 growth target as it gains ground in its quest to become a leading technological power.

From The Wall Street Journal

How much of the lyrics were understood by the Vietnamese at the time is up for debate, although the title and upbeat sound may have contributed to its popularity as a new year’s anthem.

From Salon

The Welsh nationalists Plaid Cymru are upbeat to the point of almost not quite believing the reception they are getting.

From BBC

But even if the two presidents sounded more upbeat than before, yet again we did not hear any evidence of progress - just like after all the previous talks held this year.

From BBC