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hearten

[hahr-tn] / ˈhɑr tn /


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The outpouring of love and offers of support hearten us.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2023

The relatively shorter break, after the company picked 2025 as the potential date for BTS' return as a group, also appeared to hearten the market.

From Reuters ● Oct. 18, 2022

There is also some quite progressive language in this draft decision that will hearten campaigners, specifically the mention of coal.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021

That would give fresh impetus to the Cop26 talks, and hearten activists.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2020

It cannot be otherwise, that is how we hearten ourselves.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

That message heartens people like Loralean Jordan, a parishioner of the predominantly Black congregation of the Church of Saint Peter Claver in St. Paul, Minnesota.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 21, 2020

What heartens Sellars is a basic human need for creativity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2020

“What heartens me was within a couple of weeks of that passing, was the council came together and said, ‘Let’s do what we can to make sure that we get a year-round shelter before then.’

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2018

And though I know his battle against the shadows that kept him company in solitary are not yet won, he is getting better, which heartens me.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2018

In the hour of my adversity, and in the house of my enemy, to meet in with the blood of an old brother-in-arms--it heartens me, Mr. Balfour, like the skirling of the Highland pipes!

From David Balfour, Second Part Being Memoirs Of His Adventures At Home And Abroad, The Second Part: In Which Are Set Forth His Misfortunes Anent The Appin Murder; His Troubles With Lord Advocate Grant; Captivity On The Bass Rock; Journey Into Holland And France; And Singular Relations With James More Drummond Or Macgregor, A Son Of The Notorious Rob Roy, And His Daughter Catriona by Robert Louis Stevenson

I’m heartened that you realize that taking care of your father was no small deal for your stepmother.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

In a statement, Kenneth Kahn, chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, said he was heartened by the creation of the Mishopshno State Marine Conservation Area, named for a nearby historical village.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

On X, Kundizeza said he was heartened by "the numerous messages of solidarity from fellow writers and readers", ending his message by saying: "Most importantly, I will continue to write."

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

"And I was heartened to hear Julia reflect that that was the experience that took place in our office."

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Sticky asked, heartened to learn of someone else having difficulty with the maze.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

Abdy then paused to acknowledge how heartening it was to see so many women elected in the midterms on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

"I find it very heartening," 24-year-old Magnus Bjerg Sturm told AFP at the Social Democrats party at a Stockholm conference centre.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

That something so bold can have the journey this film has had is even more heartening.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

"We didn't realise how wide the interest is; it's heartening to see that a lot of people care about this farm," said Hicks.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

“They are more heartening and acceptable during times of stress.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin


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