optimistic outlook

collocation in English

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optimistic
adjective
uk
/ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/us
/ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/
hoping or believing that good things will happen in ...
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outlook
noun
uk
/ˈaʊt.lʊk/us
/ˈaʊt.lʊk/
the likely ...
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Such anoptimisticoutlookunderlay the poetic and edifying side of most physicotheological literature.
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The chapter closes with a ratheroptimisticoutlookfor the near future.
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Larsen presents anoptimisticoutlookregarding the resolution of these issues and bioarchaeology's potential as an interpretive tool within an inter-disciplinary framework.
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The data suggest that chronic insufficient sleep may contribute to the onset and amplification of pain and affect health by compromisingoptimisticoutlookand psychosocial functioning.
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That is anoptimisticoutlook, but it would be satisfactory that it should be so.
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That is not a veryoptimisticoutlookfrom the iron and steel point of view.
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But it does provide a moreoptimisticoutlookfor future patient care, at the same time enriching and providing progression in the nursing profession.
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One of these leads to very pessimistic conclusions and the other fortunately leads to a much moreoptimisticoutlook.
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Now let us come to a moreoptimisticoutlook.
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That is a mostoptimisticoutlookof the local engineer who advised this.
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I think a year;others may have a moreoptimisticoutlook.
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He indicated that he was painting a favourable picture about passenger services, where he had anoptimisticoutlook, and that he was not so happy about freight services.
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He had anoptimisticoutlookand was content to play the role of the group's clown.
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She attributed her long life to a regular diet andoptimisticoutlook.
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She discussed the importance of music, laughter, and how to have anoptimisticoutlookon life.
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It talks about suffering to engender anoptimisticoutlook.
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New friendships are forged and everyone leaves with a moreoptimisticoutlook!
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Still, others keep a slightlyoptimisticoutlookon the possibilities of slacktivism while still acknowledging the pitfalls that come with this digital form of protest.
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Despite this she maintains an upbeat and positive attitude and anoptimisticoutlook.
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