optimistically

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That, SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell optimistically predicted in a Friday interview with CNBC, could happen as soon as 2035 or 2040.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The first refuelling demonstration is, optimistically, scheduled for late 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The IEA report argues, optimistically, that better voter education might help.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Percoco suggests Tesla could face a $35 billion to $40 billion bill for its own capacity, which, optimistically, would produce chips in 2028.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Negotiating optimistically the steep, slippery slopes of life.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy