Sentence examples for optimistic about defeating from inspiring English sources

And they are very optimistic about defeating five Republican incumbents.

Other opponents were less optimistic about defeating the President.

The core theme of the stories is an optimistic liberal humanism: the adventures are not about defeating enemies but about exploring, facing challenges, and celebrating diversity.

Lots to be optimistic about!

"I think Democrats are very optimistic about the possibility of defeating Mike Bloomberg, particularly since the charter referendum," Mr. Wolfson said.

While Zidane and Henry both strode somberly past reporters after the match, Vieira was optimistic about the chances of France defeating Denmark next Tuesday.

Democrats, with less to lose than Republicans, are optimistic about reversing years of defeats.

Wales rugby league coach Iestyn Harris is optimistic about his team's future despite a 28-24 defeat by the Cook Islands ensuring his side lost all three games at the 2013 World Cup.

But across government, the mood is not optimistic about what's going to happen next week and most ministers are expecting a defeat.

The ex-Pontypridd MP said Labour had failed to connect with millions of families who felt optimistic about the future, blaming the leader, who stepped down after the party's defeat.

Democrats must be optimistic about the election, and as Bob Herbert suggests ("No Will to Win?," column, Dec. 12), totally united in their effort to defeat President Bush.