optimistic
Example Sentences
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And some sportsbooks are now less than optimistic about the Knicks’ chances.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Nothing prevents other auto makers with excess battery capacity due to overly optimistic EV forecasts from doing something similar, though.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
YouTuber KSI has admitted some of his former Sidemen members are "angry" and "upset" over his exit, telling them to "be optimistic" about the future.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“While all votes have not yet been fully counted, we feel optimistic about qualifying for the General Election in November. People want political courage. They want leadership,” McKinney said in a statement Tuesday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
My mom generally subscribes to the more positive, optimistic school of thought, and my dad believes the doomsayers are underplaying the truth.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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