heartening

Example Sentences

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What’s more heartening is that this month’s run-up adds juice to a stop-and-start reversal that began early this summer, but seemed to have lost steam in late October.

From Barron's

The warbling never improved, but it was heartening to see someone get over their paralyzing self-consciousness.

From Los Angeles Times

In these tinderbox times, there is something heartening in the daily gathering.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s heartening, especially once viewers realize these are fellow Borderland escapees who have picked themselves up from the dire circumstances that led to their otherworldly journey in the first place.

From Salon

Their hope is heartening - but I still don't see a clear path out.

From BBC