optimistic
Example Sentences
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"As for us, his parents, we are waiting. Our contacts at the crisis centre are very attentive and inspire confidence. We are tired but optimistic," he added.
From Barron's
The challenges haven't stopped the president of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which represents more than 8,000 companies across the country, from being optimistic about the future.
From BBC
Researchers from King's College London found the participants also reported higher levels of well-being, including feeling optimistic and able to deal with problems.
From BBC
Steil-Antoni believes things are changing for the better, adding she's "cautiously optimistic" the game will move closer to "some kind of equality in my lifetime".
From BBC
Hutchcroft was optimistic, thinking this hearing might be the end of the road for their legal conflict.
From BBC
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