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hearten

[hahr-tn] / ˈhɑr tn /


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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

But what if you’re looking to hearten rather than startle the soul?

From New York Times Oct. 29, 2020

That would give fresh impetus to the Cop26 talks, and hearten activists.

From The Guardian Jul. 30, 2020

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

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

It fortifies and heartens me to witness the protests against this practice and the growing clamor from serious, nonpartisan public servants to redress it.

From New York Times Jun. 26, 2020

That message heartens people like Loralean Jordan, a parishioner of the predominantly Black congregation of the Church of Saint Peter Claver in St. Paul, Minnesota.

From Washington Times Jun. 21, 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

As one of the psalms puts it, with wonderful beauty: 'I will guide thee with Mine eye'—a glance, not a blow—a look of directing love, that at once heartens to duty and tells duty.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. John Chapters I to XIV by Alexander Maclaren

McShane and Sartenaer have been heartened by the immediate response to the documentary.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

I’m quite heartened to see that the public is having the right reaction to digital technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 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

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

I laughed, and was heartened to see him smile a little in response.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

"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

But amid all this weaponization and retribution is a heartening reality: In America, it doesn’t work.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 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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