optimism
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The U.S. men’s national team has opened the new World Cup cycle with four convincing wins, stoking optimism about the team’s depth and potential.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Micron stock was extending its slide on Thursday but there are reasons for optimism.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Even the most ardent Celtic supporters would struggle to share their manager's optimism given they sit 34th of 36 teams in the competition after two games.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The residual optimism that briefly consumed me slowly deflated.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
On my way, I was learning, was the product of Barack’s eternal optimism, an indication of his eagerness to be home that did nothing to signify when he would actually arrive.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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