optimism
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Still, executives expressed optimism during the earnings call about things like Totino’s pizza crusts and seasoned pizza rolls, as well as Asian- and Mexican-inspired snacks.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Oil prices inched higher after dropping further Tuesday on the back of optimism over the US-Iran talks.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
The findings offer cautious optimism, but they also highlight how much remains unknown.
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
Excellent earnings growth for publicly listed tech companies is stoking optimism about unlisted ones, sending their valuations higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
This is the trouble with optimism, you see: In excess, it makes even ridiculous ideas seem worth a try.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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