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optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /


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The return to the normal discount for U.S. prices suggests optimism over a peace deal even if other factors point to prolonged problems for global oil supply.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Investors watch oil prices closely as a sudden spike can lead to a recession, he said, but recent trading action highlighted optimism that the energy-supply disruption triggered by the Iran conflict might be short-lived.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Global stocks rose and oil pulled back below $100 on optimism that peace talks to end the Middle East conflict would resume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

As movie theater owners and studio executives converge on Las Vegas this week for the annual CinemaCon trade conference, a rare sentiment is emerging — optimism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Beck’s cheer and limitless optimism were so winning that, in spite of myself, I grew to like him a lot.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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