optimism
Example Sentences
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At least Ullom has a slight optimism that society can turn things around.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
De Zerbi's fierce ambition has been backed big time, so optimism is running high.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Chip stocks advanced, but renewed optimism for the artificial-intelligence trade fell short of lifting major U.S. stock indexes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Residents of hard-hit Pereira are still hoping for a miracle, but optimism is fading.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
His family life had left him self-reliant and curiously hardwired for optimism.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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