Now they were paying the consequences of their excessive optimism.

However, the events that followed showed the excessive optimism shown by the leadership of the trust responsible for the factory.

But with reports of cease-fire violations reaching here, European leaders warned against excessive optimism.

The excessive optimism that boosted share prices is only partly to blame.

He also cautioned that the current stock market environment might be characterized by "excessive optimism."

But some wonder whether this is just an echo of the excessive optimism of the Internet boom.

But even with 10 years to run they veer toward excessive optimism about technology and its blessings.

Mr. King says he is not troubled by those who accuse him of excessive optimism.

To be sure, some experts warn against excessive optimism.

I believe that this report suffers from excessive optimism.