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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
economists are offering a hopeful forecast for a healthy economy in the coming year
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as in encouraging
pointing toward a happy outcome
in a hopeful response to the ad, several people called to say they'd seen our lost cat
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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
the three mayoral hopefuls are going to debate on local TV
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Recent Examples of hopeful
James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Three years later, his sister is helping to steer a new search into his whereabouts and remains hopeful that information is out there.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
There, a brand-new cast of supervisor hopefuls are battling for two key seats.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Family holds out hope a week after disappearance Pidgeon said that while the family remains hopeful to find Kobayashi and is following leads provided through a tip line.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Three years later, his sister is helping to steer a new search into his whereabouts and remains hopeful that information is out there.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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That same year, Gaynor was among many hopefuls fiercely competing for the role of the love-sick nurse Nellie in South Pacific, which was originated by Mary Martin on Broadway.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
There, a brand-new cast of supervisor hopefuls are battling for two key seats.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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For years, overshadowed by its neighboring emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is now stepping into the spotlight as one of the UAE’s most promising real estate hotspots for property investors.Arash Jalili, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nearly two decades later, after discussing a promising new investigative technique called genetic genealogy at a family reunion, Jack searched online for genetic genealogists and learned about CeCe Moore, a pioneering DNA sleuth who, at that time, had helped to solve dozens of cases.KC Baker, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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But Jia En’s encouraging news is rejected by Adik, whose self-destructive impulses and lingering anger over past events trigger a tragedy that forces the brothers to flee their home and become fugitives.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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For all the encouraging signs from the global year of elections, the most important question—whether American democracy can withstand four years of attempts to subvert it—remains contested.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Go deeper: The Center for Civic Innovation hosted a forum featuring both candidates last week.Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Introductory scenes of candidates canvassing door to door in March 2023, eight months ahead of the election, plainly establish the lines of conflict.Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Despite a bike bust in the years after the pandemic, both are optimistic about the industry’s future.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Our data is optimistic, but the politics is uncertain.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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This left Jenna and Joey and Ilona and Alan as the final two contenders.Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Doctors were able to remove that cyst and the middleweight contender is likely far better off without the cyst in his mouth.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Of all my habits, the one most crucial for my survival has been my awareness that there is no diamond as bright as me.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Avoid any bright light as this will affect your night vision.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Anything as long as Sad Obsessive Shut-In Number One is happy!Lindy Segal, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recognized as a chef at the top of his field, Boulud isn’t happy to rest on his laurels.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Hopeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopeful. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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