hearten
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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
There is also some quite progressive language in this draft decision that will hearten campaigners, specifically the mention of coal.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021
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 is not long to wait,” I said, trying to hearten her.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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
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
Something deep That the heart can spend and keep: Wealth that greatens while we give, Praise that heartens us to live.
From The Poems of Henry Van Dyke by Henry Van Dyke
I’ve been heartened by the throngs of people gathered in multiplexes, even if it means the floors are extra sticky from spilled soda.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 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
Clark is also heartened that the average withdrawal amount remains low, with a median withdrawal of $1,900, down slightly from $2,100 in 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 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
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
"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
He means his words to be reassuring, but I don’t think any words could possibly sound heartening right now.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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