"We are fairly optimistic about the economy and so are positive" toward these companies, he said.

One consequence is that attitudes are less positive toward female than male leaders and potential leaders.

But while many seemed positive toward him, they hesitated to commit.

Right now the public is very positive toward community colleges.

Parents were asked to "behave" and be positive toward their children.

The overall reaction of both the public and authorities was positive toward the solution.

Aside from Chemical, those banks say they are still generally positive toward home banking.

What a cynical mechanism to make her feel positive toward him!

They have been very positive toward me, and I will never forget that.

I was skeptical, but you finally convinced me; so now I am positive that toward the south we must travel to reach our friends.