pollyannaish

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Under a lesser storyteller, this would have been a pollyannaish manga instead of simply upbeat.

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  • Under a lesser storyteller, this would have been a pollyannaish manga instead of simply upbeat. —  Comics Worth Reading
  • I think 3 years is a little pollyannaish, but definately in 5-7 years. —  The Volokh Conspiracy
  • I'm disagreeable to hornlike to rest pollyannaish most emGhostbusters 3 / em. —  Planet Malaysia
  • While I would agree it is becoming sort of a calling, touting it the best job there is, well thats sort of pollyannaish.
  • In my usual burst of optimism, and at the risk of being termed pollyannaish (optimistic), I will bet against the nay-sayers, says From getting a birth certificate to opening a business venture, India's record in clearing red tape continues to be poor, hurting the country's progress. —  Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Views'
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