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
But what if you’re looking to hearten rather than startle the soul?
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2020
Ralph had watched the water fight with sadness in his heart, never guessing the scene would one day hearten him, as it did now.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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It heartens her when people tell her they are vaccinated and boosted, if eligible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2022
“What heartens me is that Republicans and Democrats both hear about this issue,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2019
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
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
In the hour of my adversity, and in the house of my enemy, to meet in with the blood of an old brother-in-arms--it heartens me, Mr. Balfour, like the skirling of the Highland pipes!
McShane and Sartenaer have been heartened by the immediate response to the documentary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Investors on Friday were heartened by better-than-expected data from April’s jobs report, which suggested a strengthening labor market despite fears that AI will disrupt employment.
From MarketWatch ● May 10, 2026
Not everyone in the region is so heartened; the war has shattered the illusion that the Gulf is a luxurious safe haven.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 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
This victory hath heartened those upon this frigate greatly.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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"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’s heartening to see that the message has been relayed,” Chavez Garcia said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
Frodo felt his spirits reviving: the reminder of Bilbo’s first successful adventure was heartening.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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