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How to pronounce optimist in American English
“optimist” pronunciation by American speakers
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“optimist” in real sentences — American speakers
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Carney: Congenital optimist.
The Obama White House
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I mean, I'm the eternal optimist.
US National Archives
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So, I'm an optimist, but I'm a surgeon.
NIH
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