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This will hearten Kyiv, which has demanded more pressure be placed on Russia in talks between Moscow and Washington discussing a possible ceasefire.

From BBC ● May 1, 2025

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

Expectations of a more stable partnership with business appeared to hearten investors.

From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2017

If you like omens, here’s one to hearten Seahawks fans — the last time Seattle opened the preseason against the Chargers on the road the Seahawks went on to win the Super Bowl.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2017

Ralph had watched the water fight with sadness in his heart, never guessing the scene would one day hearten him, as it did now.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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

And though I know his battle against the shadows that kept him company in solitary are not yet won, he is getting better, which heartens me.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2018

“The important part, and the thing that heartens me, is, we have a very good dialogue going,” Edgmon said.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 5, 2017

Thou art more Cyprian, my cousin, than any member of the Council hath ever shown himself," she said at length, "and it heartens me—for thou art right.

From The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus by Mrs. Lawrence Turnbull

Pocognoli said he was heartened by that second half.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Investors seemed heartened by news that British authorities have cleared Ellison’s proposed takeover.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

Investors on Friday were heartened by better-than-expected data from April’s jobs report, which suggested a strengthening labor market despite fears that AI will disrupt employment.

From MarketWatch ● May 10, 2026

Republican congressman Zach Nunn wrote on X that he was "heartened by the ceasefire."

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

It heartened her to see her friend happy and fat.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

"I find it very heartening," 24-year-old Magnus Bjerg Sturm told AFP at the Social Democrats party at a Stockholm conference centre.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

Not to tout major corporations too much, but it is heartening to see that even businesses worth billions of dollars have their customer in mind, too.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

The coffee was heartening and there was always a bun or a bologna sandwich to sustain her.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith