heartening

Example Sentences

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What was so heartening about it was that people received it in the way that it was intended, which was not, "Well, let us excise 'Lost' from all discourses and pretend it never existed."

From Salon

Still, that Trump is struggling to keep up his overconfidence act is a heartening sign.

From Salon

“It’s heartening to see the development in some of those players that we acquired in the draft last year. And I feel we’re in a good spot moving forward.”

From Seattle Times

It’s a heartening example of students using their collective power to ensure that the same access is available to all.

From Seattle Times

"It has been heartening to see our community send so much love to this young man's family," he added.

From BBC