heartening

Example Sentences

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He said that it was “heartening” to see the document as “the highest-level statement from the Vatican to date, “but much more needs to be done.”

From New York Times

Despite the fish’s death, it is heartening to see that sunfish can currently survive to reach such a massive size in the wild, Thys says.

From Scientific American

Most heartening might have been the play of Darrell Taylor, who’s gotten off to a rough start this season but had a sack and forced fumble as well as a tackle for a loss.

From Seattle Times

It is heartening, however, to see people of all races protesting the racist vulgarities.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that all the messages of goodwill had meant a lot and were "heartening".

From BBC