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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 outpouring of love and offers of support hearten us.

From Seattle Times Sep. 27, 2023

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

But we knew that the news would hearten them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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

The outpouring of support heartens her, but Valerio has a less-than-optimistic forecast for Muslims.

From The Guardian May 13, 2018

“The important part, and the thing that heartens me, is, we have a very good dialogue going,” Edgmon said.

From Washington Times Mar. 5, 2017

Something deep That the heart can spend and keep: Wealth that greatens while we give, Praise that heartens us to live.

From The Poems of Henry Van Dyke by Henry Van Dyke

Investors were also heartened by news last month that next year’s Medicare payment rates would be higher than the government initially proposed.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

The MND Association also said it was "heartened" to see Baroness Casey had listened and recommended the need for a fast-track passport enabling people with MND to secure the care and support they need.

From BBC Mar. 5, 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

But Lee was also heartened to learn from her acupuncturist that she, as a Sheep, is one of the best animals to parent a Horse baby.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2026

But they were heartened, somewhat, to know that they would be able to speak about the character of Abdulrahman Zeitoun.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

"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

“It’s heartening that some governments are taking steps to put serious attention on these issues,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

Maximize the heartening and heartrending, and you’ll stand to maximize the viewer’s compassion, too.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2026

It was heartening, he said, that she would go to university in Igboland since she had lived her whole life in the west.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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