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hearten

[hahr-tn] / ˈhɑr tn /


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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

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

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

From New York Times Oct. 29, 2020

But we knew that the news would hearten them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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

Why they did so well when thousands of other people over 80 have succumbed to the new disease is a mystery that intrigues and heartens physicians and aging experts.

From Washington Times Jun. 20, 2020

“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

Song heartens us when weary and helps the miles to slip past even though the ditty be but "Tipperary" or "John Brown's body."

From Spirit and Music by H. Ernest Hunt

Lee was heartened that her new bosses seemed excited to have her.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 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

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

The horses liked it; they pranced a little during the first two miles, heartened by an extra-good breakfast and perhaps conscious of a light hand on the reins.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

"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

“One of the most heartening parts of this past year for me has been the outpouring of support I’ve received from women,” she declared in the video.

From Slate May 6, 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 mere idea of Aunt Lydia doing such a thing was in itself heartening.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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