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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

It cannot be otherwise, that is how we hearten ourselves.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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

“I get a 158 leetle lonesome here all by myself, an’ it heartens me up a bit ter git a sight of young critters.

From The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove Or, The Missing Chest of Gold by Spencer Davenport

I’m heartened that you realize that taking care of your father was no small deal for your stepmother.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

On X, Kundizeza said he was heartened by "the numerous messages of solidarity from fellow writers and readers", ending his message by saying: "Most importantly, I will continue to write."

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

He was heartened by Ramsay’s cost control and operating leverage in Australia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

"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

Never was any dog more heartened when its enemy turned tail than Sam at this unexpected flight.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

It’s heartening to see that documentary filmmaking can still change lives.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

Asked about the video footage of the snake on the Orange County beach, Crowell said it was heartening to see someone trying to help the sea snake.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

"I find it very heartening," 24-year-old Magnus Bjerg Sturm told AFP at the Social Democrats party at a Stockholm conference centre.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 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

Whether or not this heartening intelligence took some of the weight off Mr. Wilson’s troubled shoulders, Dad never made entirely plain.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey


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