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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

“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

This heartens Jimmy so much that he calls Kim at Palm Coast Sprinklers in Titusville, Fla., which is where she seems to work.

From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2022

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

In the hour of my adversity, and here in the house of my enemy, to meet in with the blood of an old brother-in-arms—it heartens me, Mr. Balfour, like the skirling of the Highland pipes!

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

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

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

Investors were also heartened by news last month that next year’s Medicare payment rates would be higher than the government initially proposed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

But Lee was also heartened to learn from her acupuncturist that she, as a Sheep, is one of the best animals to parent a Horse baby.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026

He tells Ma that after the surprise of the Aurier review wore off, he felt heartened by it.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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

Perhaps the most heartening gain had been in infant mortality.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt