take heart
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I take heart from his example when I wonder, in moments of doubt or exhaustion, why in the world I have launched a demanding business in what otherwise might have been a leisurely dotage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
If you’ve ever lost something valuable on a Metro bus or train and assumed it was gone forever, take heart: There is a system for reuniting riders with their possessions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
In fact, the Dow transports’ performance doesn’t have any special significance, though investors can take heart that the U.S. stock market’s leadership is broadening.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
Though they may take heart from the words of the culture minister, who is chairing the presidential committee that wants to resolve the dispute.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
He felt the heat radiating up from the receiver, hoping to take heart from this release of stored energy.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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