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upbeat

[uhp-beet] / ˈʌpˌbit /


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"We've got football news - we call it soccer - the rest of the world calls it football," says anchor Bob Ley in an upbeat delivery to the camera.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Orange County” is my particular favorite track; it feels light and upbeat with some whistling throughout — yet lyrically explores grief while also giving this feeling of hope in the darkness.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

But the ongoing Dudamel final fiesta, which concludes this weekend at Disney, operates on the other, insistently upbeat extreme.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The president said he remained upbeat for a deal.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“And this family could really use some upbeat thinking these days.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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