take heart
Example Sentences
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I take heart from his example when I wonder, in moments of doubt or exhaustion, why in the world I have launched a demanding business in what otherwise might have been a leisurely dotage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
If you’ve ever lost something valuable on a Metro bus or train and assumed it was gone forever, take heart: There is a system for reuniting riders with their possessions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Newcastle will certainly take heart from how they competed against Barcelona when they face the five-time winners in the return fixture next week.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
In fact, the Dow transports’ performance doesn’t have any special significance, though investors can take heart that the U.S. stock market’s leadership is broadening.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
He felt the heat radiating up from the receiver, hoping to take heart from this release of stored energy.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
