optimistic
Example Sentences
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The former Wales international told BBC Radio Wales she hoped boycotts would not happen, adding: "I feel optimistic they won't, because the reality is the powerhouse of world football is Europe."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
On Thursday, the company reiterated an optimistic outlook for the memory-chip market over the coming quarters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
"If the night goes well, we can reasonably be more optimistic for tomorrow and the days to come," Sophie Brocas, a senior regional official, said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
But it remains unclear when Ohtani will return to the mound, and though manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic about him pitching again this season, concerns about building back up start to factor in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
If I’m being honest, I’m not too optimistic about how well that will translate to real life.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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