optimistic
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Delivering a victim impact statement in court, Susanna held back tears as she hailed her daughter as "optimistic, inclusive, and full of fun".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
He said the “New York financial people” who came to see him were too optimistic about how the average American sees China and the average Chinese sees America.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
In another exchange, Tsurui expressed frustration with a colleague who had offered what he thought was an overly optimistic timetable for installing new plate readers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
CEO Sam Altman has an optimistic vision for the future of the company.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
But now his basically optimistic nature had reasserted itself: everything always worked out for the best.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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