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hearten

[hahr-tn] / ˈhɑr tn /


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This will hearten Kyiv, which has demanded more pressure be placed on Russia in talks between Moscow and Washington discussing a possible ceasefire.

From BBC May 1, 2025

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

But what if you’re looking to hearten rather than startle the soul?

From New York Times Oct. 29, 2020

Now I can admit to myself that I didn’t write the essay just to hearten a few conservationists and deflect some charitable dollars to better causes.

From The Guardian Nov. 4, 2017

It certainly would hearten Doctor Warren when he heard how stupid the British had been.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

It heartens her when people tell her they are vaccinated and boosted, if eligible.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 28, 2022

“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

What heartens Mr. Gainor is Mr. Zuckerberg’s willingness to sit down with conservatives to work on fixing the problem.

From Washington Times May 16, 2016

It calms, it heartens for all work, effort, and struggle.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Kings Chapters VIII to End and Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Esther, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes by Alexander Maclaren

McShane and Sartenaer have been heartened by the immediate response to the documentary.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Borrowers had been heartened by the regular falls in mortgage rates during June and early July, but brokers say the latest changes are evidence of the uncertainty in the sector.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

I’m quite heartened to see that the public is having the right reaction to digital technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Clark is also heartened that the average withdrawal amount remains low, with a median withdrawal of $1,900, down slightly from $2,100 in 2024.

From MarketWatch Mar. 4, 2026

At the time it heartened me that Bunny, in spite of his obviously disturbed state of mind, nonetheless continued to follow the old routine so easily.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

It’s heartening that the movies are getting closer to that day.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 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

Either way, it’s heartening to hear people say they want to give back.

From MarketWatch Jun. 20, 2026

“One of the most heartening parts of this past year for me has been the outpouring of support I’ve received from women,” she declared in the video.

From Slate May 6, 2026

Sometimes it was a heartening run dead north.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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