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optimistic

[op-tuh-mis-tik] / ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk /


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To be sure, investors have reasons to be feeling optimistic.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

While Roberts said last week that he thought the chances of Rushing catching again were “very small,” Rushing was more optimistic.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The analyst points to Life360’s new Apple Watch app, hardware partnerships and the relaunch of its pet tracker as reasons to be optimistic about user growth through the remainder of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Musk was characteristically optimistic: His goal is to make humanity a multi-planetary species.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

But as the weather warms, Theo starts to feel optimistic.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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