be positive
Example Sentences
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The post-vote spin from government insiders was undoubtedly an attempt to be positive, with one saying it showed the Parliamentary Labour Party was still "pretty together", though they added "for now".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Sometimes these efforts attempt to be positive; contemporary Christian music has long attempted to imitate secular chart success, but with a “Jesus loves you” message.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
“Clearly we understand that there is economic development and the potential for that to be positive for the county, but at what cost?” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
It sees a path to something like a regulated return on refinery capital, which would be positive for valuations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
The Gran looked taken aback by something the Oracle had said, and seemed to say, “Are you sure?” but Seven couldn’t be positive.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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