optimism
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Led by Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer, and supported by Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson, the foursome gave another demonstration of why there is growing optimism around the England attack.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
I loved the carefree optimism and enduring sense of ambition that seemed more alive on the Pacific Ocean than it ever had been in me back home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"Our results give me some optimism that we can achieve wildlife-coexistence through more nuanced policies that more smartly consider where and when we need to give animals space," Oliver said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
“The current optimism could bleed out just as quickly as it appeared,” Tikhomirov said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
She’s trying to be helpful, but her cheery optimism seems to break Dad, who folds his napkin and clears his dishes before retreating to the basement.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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