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This will hearten Kyiv, which has demanded more pressure be placed on Russia in talks between Moscow and Washington discussing a possible ceasefire.

From BBC ● May 1, 2025

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

Expectations of a more stable partnership with business appeared to hearten investors.

From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2017

If you like omens, here’s one to hearten Seahawks fans — the last time Seattle opened the preseason against the Chargers on the road the Seahawks went on to win the Super Bowl.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2017

It cannot be otherwise, that is how we hearten ourselves.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

Why they did so well when thousands of other people over 80 have succumbed to the new disease is a mystery that intrigues and heartens physicians and aging experts.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2020

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

That rout back there by Duquesne was a terrible affair for us, Tayoga, not alone because it uncovers the border, but because it heartens all our enemies.

From The Rulers of the Lakes A Story of George and Champlain by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

We’re heartened by that progress, but the work goes on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The MND Association also said it was "heartened" to see Baroness Casey had listened and recommended the need for a fast-track passport enabling people with MND to secure the care and support they need.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026

There’s no way to replace all that was lost in less than two weeks, but Smook has been heartened by the support.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026

By laying all of this bare, you will feel a great sense of relief, and feel heartened that you have done the right thing.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026

In fact, they were so heartened by their success that not even the morning’s hidden-message broadcasts dimmed their optimism.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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

It was heartening to see them there; my mother had journeyed all the way from the Transkei.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela