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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

Its inclusion will hearten many developing nations, which have been asking for a clear financial commitment to tackle the impacts of climate change that they can't adapt to.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021

Expectations of a more stable partnership with business appeared to hearten investors.

From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2017

If you like omens, here’s one to hearten Seahawks fans — the last time Seattle opened the preseason against the Chargers on the road the Seahawks went on to win the Super Bowl.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2017

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

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2022

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

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2019

And though I know his battle against the shadows that kept him company in solitary are not yet won, he is getting better, which heartens me.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 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

In the hour of my adversity, and here in the house of my enemy, to meet in with the blood of an old brother-in-arms—it heartens me, Mr. Balfour, like the skirling of the Highland pipes!

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson

We’re heartened by that progress, but the work goes on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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

At a time when drama has come to depend on celebrity leads and commercial hype, this bounty of understated excellence is heartening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

"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

So it was heartening to see, in addition to the longtime concertgoers who are legion, several former Ojai music directors, the title given annually to the person or group who is the festival’s public face.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

The coffee was heartening and there was always a bun or a bologna sandwich to sustain her.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith