idealistic
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Edgar Snow, born in Kansas City, was an idealistic reporter handpicked by the Communist leadership, in Mr. Dikötter’s words, “after careful vetting.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
Some now see this as a poor decision, which tarnished their reputation among more idealistic followers.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Jim, young and idealistic, is chief mate on a steamer carrying 800 pilgrims from Singapore to Mecca.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
A sweet, idealistic grade-school teacher, Salim doesn’t share his aging dad’s fiery rhetoric regarding Israel.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
What I am trying to say - and I do not think this an unfair comment - is that we were a much more idealistic generation.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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