And even as a great deal of stock market wealth has evaporated, consumers have remained surprisingly upbeat.

Scott, Marbury said, has remained upbeat and encouraging.

A1 Mr. Bush remained upbeat and said Congress should make recent tax cuts permanent.

Since the disease was discovered, he said, "I've remained upbeat."

Burton decided not to depict the darker side of Wood's life because his letters never alluded to this aspect and remained upbeat.

Despite being left alone, Ayesha remained upbeat and continued to run the workshop.

The staff remained upbeat and even came to the room with air freshener.

Paterno's players say he has remained upbeat and positive, but he also seems to be struggling as much as they are.

Even as he discussed the details, the mood in the conference room remained buoyant and upbeat late Thursday evening.

While there was disappointment at the lack of a "killer product", some analysts remained upbeat.