hopeful
Example Sentences
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Her reflections were hopeful, unifying and rooted in the idea that young people should rise above cynicism and help repair the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
What happened online afterward has shocked the couple, but Jesse said he is hopeful that sharing their experience may help other couples feel less alone.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
But another former Democratic presidential hopeful has outspent him overall, as billionaire Michael Bloomberg pumped about $1 billion of his own fortune into his unsuccessful 2020 White House bid.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The Trust said: "For a species that has declined by over 98% in Ireland since the 1980s, this is a genuinely significant and hopeful conservation milestone."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
I guess I’m saying making something is a hopeful thing to do.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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