optimism
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“If you have a vision and you can execute it, awesome,” said Devon Fowler, a Poultney native who lives across the street from Bhakta’s home, regarding his optimism at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
While the company expressed optimism about items geared toward running, tennis and golf, it said newer, looser-fitting “away from body” fits haven’t had the hoped-for impact.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
For years, clean energy has been where investor optimism went to die.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
And, while there’s been some sector rotation taking place in recent sessions, it remains the case that much of the market’s gains of late have been driven by optimism over artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
C.P. arose each day possessed by a strange sensation: optimism.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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