heartening
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But amid all this weaponization and retribution is a heartening reality: In America, it doesn’t work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
That said, it was heartening to witness the first-ever Oscar for best casting, which went to “One Battle After Another” casting director Cassandra Kulukundis.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
Also heartening to Wall Street, Southwest’s outlook for the current quarter included impacts from the severe winter storm that swept the U.S. over the weekend.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
"That community spirit is truly heartening to hear."
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
It was both demoralizing yet heartening to know that life would go on without her.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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