optimistic
Example Sentences
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The company said this past week that its business was “firing on all cylinders,” and that Friar remained optimistic about buying more computing power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
But at the same time, a prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz may scuttle an optimistic outlook, which central banks may be powerless to offset.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Software investors have a new reason to be optimistic as shares in Twilio surged 20% in after-hours trading.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
“I’m very optimistic we won’t end up in court. But I will say, David and Anthony having to readjust their life, because of what this guy did, is unacceptable,” Dreiling said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
In spite of this, they were cheerful and optimistic, never doubting that if they were pure of heart, life would eventually get better.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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