Sentence examples for were heartened from inspiring English sources

They were heartened, at first.

Investors were heartened by the news.

Thousands were heartened by the crayons' temporary comeback.

Investors were heartened by good news on earnings.

For their part, Palestinians were heartened by Mr. Bush's comments.

Perhaps they were heartened that the Yankees were only a wild card team.

She said they were "heartened" by Judge Stanton's dissent, and planned to appeal.

Others Babbage interviewed were heartened by the creation of a new watchdog for the GPEI.

When 873 passengers exited the plane in 77 seconds without a mishap, managers were heartened.

They said they were heartened to have received more messages of support than criticism.

So they were heartened to hear Mr. Obama reaffirm his commitment to the issue.