hearten
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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 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
Expectations of a more stable partnership with business appeared to hearten investors.
From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2017
“It is not long to wait,” I said, trying to hearten her.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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
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
Song heartens us when weary and helps the miles to slip past even though the ditty be but "Tipperary" or "John Brown's body."
From Spirit and Music by H. Ernest Hunt
I’m heartened that you realize that taking care of your father was no small deal for your stepmother.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
On X, Kundizeza said he was heartened by "the numerous messages of solidarity from fellow writers and readers", ending his message by saying: "Most importantly, I will continue to write."
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
"And I was heartened to hear Julia reflect that that was the experience that took place in our office."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
McShane and Sartenaer have been heartened by the immediate response to the documentary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
I laughed, and was heartened to see him smile a little in response.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
Abdy then paused to acknowledge how heartening it was to see so many women elected in the midterms on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
"I find it very heartening," 24-year-old Magnus Bjerg Sturm told AFP at the Social Democrats party at a Stockholm conference centre.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 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
“It’s heartening that some governments are taking steps to put serious attention on these issues,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 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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