optimism
Example Sentences
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But while tech analysts on Wall Street expect cash flows to explode in 2028, that same optimism isn’t reflected by analysts covering other sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Everton's unbeaten start to the Premier League season and progress in the Carabao Cup has prompted a minor outbreak of something rarely felt among their fanbase in recent times - optimism.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Since coming off the injured list, Shohei Ohtani has given the Dodgers reason for optimism that he will be a valuable contributor in the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Oil prices rose on fading optimism about talks between the U.S. and Iran at this week’s United Nations meeting, while Asian equities inched higher as artificial-intelligence sentiment strengthened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
If her optimism were contagious, I’d be betting on myself to win this whole thing.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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