heartened
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I’m heartened that you realize that taking care of your father was no small deal for your stepmother.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 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
I’ve been heartened by the throngs of people gathered in multiplexes, even if it means the floors are extra sticky from spilled soda.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
But they were heartened, somewhat, to know that they would be able to speak about the character of Abdulrahman Zeitoun.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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