optimistic
Example Sentences
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One bright spot in this otherwise gloomy picture is the consumer staples sector, in which insiders have recently become more optimistic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
“But I do think we have a lot of data points at this point, and that should point us to be much more optimistic than I believe the current discourse reflects.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
He declared himself optimistic and said it was "the first time" since talks collapsed in 2017 that "the substance of the Cyprus issue was discussed".
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
After yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Janssen's, I was feeling so optimistic.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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