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Recent Examples of optimism However, their record as of late, when their series is tied at 1-1, may give them a sense of optimism. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 The volatility on Wall Street has cooled as the end of April nears, but that may be more about a lack of true catalysts and a growing skepticism of President Donald Trump than a rebound in investor optimism. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025 Investor optimism, potentially fueled by expectations of a de-escalation in the trade war with China, likely contributed to this increase. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Other analysts have shared William Blair’s optimism. Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for optimism

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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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