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The relatively shorter break, after the company picked 2025 as the potential date for BTS' return as a group, also appeared to hearten the market.

From Reuters ● Oct. 18, 2022

Its inclusion will hearten many developing nations, which have been asking for a clear financial commitment to tackle the impacts of climate change that they can't adapt to.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021

But what if you’re looking to hearten rather than startle the soul?

From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2020

That would give fresh impetus to the Cop26 talks, and hearten activists.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2020

But we knew that the news would hearten them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

What heartens Sellars is a basic human need for creativity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2020

“What heartens me was within a couple of weeks of that passing, was the council came together and said, ‘Let’s do what we can to make sure that we get a year-round shelter before then.’

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2018

And though I know his battle against the shadows that kept him company in solitary are not yet won, he is getting better, which heartens me.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2018

“The important part, and the thing that heartens me, is, we have a very good dialogue going,” Edgmon said.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 5, 2017

It heartens us up a bit to name over examples like these.

From The American Country Girl by Martha Foote Crow

I’m heartened that you realize that taking care of your father was no small deal for your stepmother.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

He was heartened by Ramsay’s cost control and operating leverage in Australia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

"And I was heartened to hear Julia reflect that that was the experience that took place in our office."

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

McShane and Sartenaer have been heartened by the immediate response to the documentary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

But they were heartened, somewhat, to know that they would be able to speak about the character of Abdulrahman Zeitoun.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

All of that might sound heartening for people hoping that humans will remain central to the creation of culture.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Asked about the video footage of the snake on the Orange County beach, Crowell said it was heartening to see someone trying to help the sea snake.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

"I find it very heartening," 24-year-old Magnus Bjerg Sturm told AFP at the Social Democrats party at a Stockholm conference centre.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

It’s heartening that the movies are getting closer to that day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

There was loud applause for the Abbot’s heartening words, but Constance was not convinced.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques