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optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /


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The National Federation of Independent Business said Tuesday that its small-business optimism index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

As one person wrote in response to a LinkedIn post referencing Yun’s comment, “I have to challenge the optimism being pushed by Yun here.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

But, within BBC circles, there is optimism – misplaced or not - that a new PM might give a new DG renewed hope.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

But there’s an optimism in knowing for sure that the jig is up.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Both sides were hoping for a plea bargain, but as time went on Jasmine’s shining optimism faded.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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