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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

There is also some quite progressive language in this draft decision that will hearten campaigners, specifically the mention of coal.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021

But what if you’re looking to hearten rather than startle the soul?

From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2020

Now I can admit to myself that I didn’t write the essay just to hearten a few conservationists and deflect some charitable dollars to better causes.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 4, 2017

“It is not long to wait,” I said, trying to hearten her.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

This heartens Jimmy so much that he calls Kim at Palm Coast Sprinklers in Titusville, Fla., which is where she seems to work.

From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2022

It heartens her when people tell her they are vaccinated and boosted, if eligible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2022

That message heartens people like Loralean Jordan, a parishioner of the predominantly Black congregation of the Church of Saint Peter Claver in St. Paul, Minnesota.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 21, 2020

“What heartens me is that Republicans and Democrats both hear about this issue,” she said.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2019

The success of "The Beggar's Opera" heartened Gay, as a first great success heartens any man.

From Life And Letters Of John Gay (1685-1732) by Lewis Melville

"And I was heartened to hear Julia reflect that that was the experience that took place in our office."

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

I’ve been heartened by the throngs of people gathered in multiplexes, even if it means the floors are extra sticky from spilled soda.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

McShane and Sartenaer have been heartened by the immediate response to the documentary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Investors on Friday were heartened by better-than-expected data from April’s jobs report, which suggested a strengthening labor market despite fears that AI will disrupt employment.

From MarketWatch ● May 10, 2026

His efforts heartened Duran and impressed other horsemen, who began to hire him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

"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

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

From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026

There have been successes with audiences in Australia and South Africa, and a recent, heartening moment with the career revival of Anthony Kim, but the U.S. embrace has been tepid at best.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

The picture was widely published two days later as heartening evidence of how miserably equipped the American Army often was, despite its reputation for being rich.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut