optimism
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Consumer sentiment in the U.K. tumbled at the fastest pace since the Covid-19 pandemic this month as mounting cost-of-living pressures reversed the bounce in optimism seen over the summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
However, Thill voiced optimism that Meta’s latest Muse Wonder models will appeal to both personal and business agents, with significant revenue potential for enterprise use cases.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
The U.S. men’s national team has opened the new World Cup cycle with four convincing wins, stoking optimism about the team’s depth and potential.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Reassuring comments from Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on CoreWeave's financial health provided some support to Asia on Friday but that optimism faded as the new week started.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
All in all, it seemed to Penelope that a modest amount of optimism could safely be given free rein.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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