optimistic
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In one of his most-cited papers, published in 2011, a year before Xi’s rise to power, he coined a careful, almost optimistic label for China’s system: “regionally decentralized authoritarianism.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Despite facing notable challenges and coming of age in a culture infected by “big woe,” or an onslaught of despairing information, Moore believes there is still reason for young people to be optimistic.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
“I’m very optimistic looking into the future,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Community council chairman Paul Hodson said they were optimistic that they could gather the funds needed to meet the deadline agreed with the Church of Scotland.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Dr. Snydman informed me he had a case like yours last year, and the eye healed. He is optimistic everything will be all right.”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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