sanguine

Example Sentences

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Indeed, one reason economists are somewhat sanguine about higher energy prices is that last year’s tax law is putting cash in Americans’ pockets through bigger tax refunds and lower paycheck withholding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Those of a contrarian bent may thus consider a very high ratio is signaling equity investors are too sanguine, while a dive in the ratio may mean they are too pessimistic.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

And perhaps, because so many investors have seen this movie before, the reaction is a bit more sanguine.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

When Jalibert walked out of the squad, Galthie remained sanguine.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Harry, who did not feel as sanguine as he had pretended when reassuring Hermione, was glad to reach the gate and the slippery pavement.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling