1.   Although it expects some opposition, PacTel remains optimistic it can win approval by year-end.

2.   In spite of all her problems she manages to remain optimistic.

3.   The boys remained optimistic that their musical career might bear fruit.

4.   Michael Codron remained optimistic during the first rewrites.

5.   Fund managers remain more optimistic about the long-term outlook for UK shares than any other major market.

6.   But Sir Lawrie remained irrepressibly optimistic yesterday.

7.   McRae is doing her best to remain optimistic.

8.   As a trade war between Europe and the US loomed, Mr Gummer remained optimistic that agreement could still be struck.

9.   Although deregulation and increased competition presents a tougher market for many municipal utilities, some bond investors remain optimistic about the prospects of their debt.

10.   American consumers have so far remained relatively optimistic as the economy has slowed, and there were concerns that they would pull back, further slowing the economy.