heartened
Example Sentences
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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
Not everyone in the region is so heartened; the war has shattered the illusion that the Gulf is a luxurious safe haven.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
England come into the World Cup heartened by a 3-0 T20 series win in Sri Lanka this week.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
Collins said she was "heartened" by her former pupil's acceptance speech.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
It heartened her to see her friend happy and fat.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
