idealistic
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Young, idealistic people who saw Hal as a mentor and would have followed him into any battle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
In 1966, he led the workers on an illegal strike, paralyzing the city and its idealistic new mayor, John V. Lindsay.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
She has tried to replace those who left with “people who are idealistic, want to give back to their country, want to make the country a better place for all people in America.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Which is certainly an admirable approach, albeit a rather idealistic strategy in a state of nearly 23 million voters, spread over roughly 800 miles from north to south.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
And Edith was young and idealistic, maybe a little naive.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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