take heart
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Angelenos, take heart: After a wretched stretch of heat and humidity, temperatures for the coming week are forecast at or below normal for this time of year, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Conversely, Colbert’s fandom can take heart in the nine Emmy nods “The Late Show” scored for its final run of episodes.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
But take heart: Historical data shows that, over the past century, bear markets have accounted for just over 20% of those years.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
Historians take heart from the fact British monarchs have in the past successfully navigated tensions with America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
"Friends," said Varys, "quarreling will not serve us. I beg you both, take heart" "Whose?" asked Tyrion sourly.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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