Example Sentences

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And I can’t be Pollyannaish and say nothing bad will happen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Her character was canny but understated, upbeat but not Pollyannaish, bemused but not cynical.

From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2022

"It would be Pollyannaish to think there's not going to be any effect," said Gaden.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2022

We worry that we come off as blasé or Pollyannaish when we report good news.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2022

“She was, it’s a bad term, but kind of Pollyannaish about the industry,” Curtis explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2021