optimistic

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The International Monetary Fund is poised to lower its global economic growth projections even if its most optimistic scenario for the Iran war pans out, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was equally optimistic about the deal in a Pentagon briefing Wednesday.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The group says expectations for the year ahead continue to be cautiously optimistic, with 20% of respondents anticipating improved financial performance, compared with 18% expecting worse financial performance over the next 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

El Gohari is optimistic about attitudes to endometriosis changing but said he still believes symptoms are being ignored.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“All right, good to hear. No harm in being optimistic, I suppose!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood