However, such possible optimism probably soon faded beneath a very harsh reality.

So all the optimism had faded by the time signs of activity appeared in the cinderblock building.

But as the hours went by, and the announcement never came, the Mets' optimism faded.

But this happy optimism about the power of technology has faded along with many other hopes for modernity.

In contrast, optimism on the currency market had already faded.

In the last few years, such optimism has gradually faded.

Auto sales remain strong, but the optimism has faded.

As cost and complexity climbed, the initial optimism of the fusion field faded.

His optimism had faded, and he asked an Amtrak worker for advice.

The optimism which greeted the 'workforce of the future' may have faded, but both the union and the company are pressing on with it.