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optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /


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The National Federation of Independent Business said that its small-business optimism index fell 0.6 points to 95.3 in May, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The way she played the closing hole, especially, inspires such optimism.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And, while there’s been some sector rotation taking place in recent sessions, it remains the case that much of the market’s gains of late have been driven by optimism over artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

For years, clean energy has been where investor optimism went to die.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

As you see, her optimism was already running away with her.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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