1.   As it turns out, some of these dreams were overly optimistic.

2.   But am I optimistic that things will change?

3.   But I am cautiously optimistic about the atmosphere in which the talks were conducted.

4.   But you are cautiously optimistic because of the constructive atmosphere in which the talks took place.

5.   Critics argued that these estimates were wildly optimistic or that the original figures were far too low.

6.   Even so, Danai and his band of young warriors are optimistic about the future.

7.   Generation X, best known for its pierced bodies and jaded outlook, is more optimistic about Wall Street than previous generations.

8.   Gilroy is optimistic about long-term growth.