hearten
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The outpouring of love and offers of support hearten us.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
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
Now I can admit to myself that I didn’t write the essay just to hearten a few conservationists and deflect some charitable dollars to better causes.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 4, 2017
It certainly would hearten Doctor Warren when he heard how stupid the British had been.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
What heartens Sellars is a basic human need for creativity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2020
“What heartens me is that Republicans and Democrats both hear about this issue,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2019
The outpouring of support heartens her, but Valerio has a less-than-optimistic forecast for Muslims.
From The Guardian ● May 13, 2018
What heartens Mr. Gainor is Mr. Zuckerberg’s willingness to sit down with conservatives to work on fixing the problem.
From Washington Times ● May 16, 2016
Thou art more Cyprian, my cousin, than any member of the Council hath ever shown himself," she said at length, "and it heartens me—for thou art right.
From The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus by Mrs. Lawrence Turnbull
Borrowers had been heartened by the regular falls in mortgage rates during June and early July, but brokers say the latest changes are evidence of the uncertainty in the sector.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Investors were also heartened by news last month that next year’s Medicare payment rates would be higher than the government initially proposed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
Clark is also heartened that the average withdrawal amount remains low, with a median withdrawal of $1,900, down slightly from $2,100 in 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
But Lee was also heartened to learn from her acupuncturist that she, as a Sheep, is one of the best animals to parent a Horse baby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
Then he finally gave in, and the raspy laughter he made heartened me a little.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
At a time when drama has come to depend on celebrity leads and commercial hype, this bounty of understated excellence is heartening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
"We didn't realise how wide the interest is; it's heartening to see that a lot of people care about this farm," said Hicks.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Either way, it’s heartening to hear people say they want to give back.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026
“One of the most heartening parts of this past year for me has been the outpouring of support I’ve received from women,” she declared in the video.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
A stream overhung with palms wound beside them with a loud, heartening sound.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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