was heartening
- past progressive of hearten.
Example Sentences
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That said, it was heartening to witness the first-ever Oscar for best casting, which went to “One Battle After Another” casting director Cassandra Kulukundis.
From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2026
It was heartening to know that airline employees, albeit powerless, know about able-bodied passengers gaming system to skip the lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
The response to her plant quest was heartening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025
That’s why it was heartening to hear about recent efforts that seek to create or preserve queer and trans spaces in Seattle.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
The coffee was heartening and there was always a bun or a bologna sandwich to sustain her.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
