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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

“Poor girl, you’re worn out. It isn’t like you to be forlorn. Stop a bit. I’ll hearten you up in a jiffy.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

What heartens Sellars is a basic human need for creativity.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 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

The outpouring of support heartens her, but Valerio has a less-than-optimistic forecast for Muslims.

From The Guardian May 13, 2018

What heartens Mr. Gainor is Mr. Zuckerberg’s willingness to sit down with conservatives to work on fixing the problem.

From Washington Times May 16, 2016

She knows how it heartens folk to play a great part in a great business: keeps them from feeling the fingers of famine in their inwards, keeps them from whining, repining, declining, what you will.

From The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel by Justin H. (Justin Huntly) McCarthy

McShane and Sartenaer have been heartened by the immediate response to the documentary.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Borrowers had been heartened by the regular falls in mortgage rates during June and early July, but brokers say the latest changes are evidence of the uncertainty in the sector.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Not everyone in the region is so heartened; the war has shattered the illusion that the Gulf is a luxurious safe haven.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 13, 2026

Clark is also heartened that the average withdrawal amount remains low, with a median withdrawal of $1,900, down slightly from $2,100 in 2024.

From MarketWatch Mar. 4, 2026

I’m heartened that Beck, Lou, and others are apparently able to look at the positive side of the experience—and envious.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

At a time when drama has come to depend on celebrity leads and commercial hype, this bounty of understated excellence is heartening.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 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

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

It’s almost heartening to think that the attachment you have can define your perception as much as any other influence.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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