hopeful
Example Sentences
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"We were hopeful that we had escaped it for the season, but just on the last lap it has appeared and all precautions now need to be taken," he said.
From BBC
"I'm hopeful that the major social media companies seeing this full-throated legislative action come into play will finally be motivated to more meaningfully protect the health and wellbeing of young people."
From Barron's
But in Doral, people are gripped by the news of each U.S. boat strike, hopeful the administration will soon take even more aggressive steps.
Witkoff left uncertain where things stood, but hopeful talks would accelerate soon.
Looking at some of the young people supported by The Damilola Taylor Trust over more than two decades — determined, ambitious and hopeful — it is clear that this wish is being fulfilled.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
