optimistic
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He added that he’s encouraged students to remain optimistic, even if they are struggling in the job market.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
But he was optimistic that eventually his life would change.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Still, May says, “I remain hopeful and optimistic because I’ve seen the humanity in all of them. I think things are better there now than when we started.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Elevated prices aside, things have rarely looked more optimistic for the 49th state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
In fact, after this moment, she won’t be this optimistic for a long, long time.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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