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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
a heartening visit to the hospital, where the patient was alert and sitting up
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as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
hearing how his students still appreciated him after all those years was heartening to the music teacher
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as in favorable
pointing toward a happy outcome
the accomplishments of the first day were a heartening start to our renovation of the house
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as in inspiring
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
thinking we were hopelessly lost, we were heartened by the sight of a familiar farmhouse
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Schmidt was the most promising addition of the bunch as a budget Oliver Ekman-Larsson replacement.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025 -
The right winger is widely-regarded to be soccer's most promising young talent, and has already been garnished with the Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy award as Europe's best player under the age of 21.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The first takeaway, then, is that Valve and Intel are collaborating to tackle this, which is encouraging.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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While the cooler-than-expected producer price index news was encouraging, the data wasn’t viewed as important enough to settle bonds down.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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Francisco has raised a hypothetical to show how the ban affects TikTok, asking the justices to imagine the Chinese government using leverage over Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' international empire to force the Washington Post to write favorable articles about China.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Left unsaid in the motion for withdrawal was the consequence of the 2024 presidential election—the agency will likely take a much less favorable attitude towards college athlete employment under incoming president Donald Trump.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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And the art of delegation requires inspiring direction, enabling resources, empowering authority, and credible accountability.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Princess Diana’s style is still inspiring generations.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2025
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Like most at-home teeth-whitening options, teeth-whitening pens contain an active ingredient to remove stains and neutralize tones for a whiter, brighter effect.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
9 Jan. 2025
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Addressing pressing concerns such as identity, religious trauma, displacement and the challenge to stay hopeful in an increasingly difficult world, Oladokun displayed a knack for making her personal thoughts relatable to the masses.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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At Aalto University, Amiri, the sustainability researcher, is also hopeful that the trend can grow globally—including in the U.S.—
Maddy Savage,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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And surveys indicate that business leaders are generally optimistic about hiring more workers in the coming months, expecting the incoming Trump administration to cut business taxes and regulations.—
Don Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Other Fed officials who spoke this week were more optimistic about lowering rates.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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Weather Schools in Asheville are reopening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene She and other therapists in the area say living through this experience alongside their patients has been a unique and gratifying experience.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Involvement in such roles can drive significant positive change within these organizations and provide a gratifying experience for your leaders, enriching their personal and professional growth. 4.—
Hao Lam,
Forbes,
2 Dec. 2024
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“Heartening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartening. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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