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She sounds optimistic (5)

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rosie

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(Other definitions for rosie that I've seen before include "Girl's name" , "Old song: 'Sweet ..... O'Grady'" , "Female" , "Cider with - (Laurie Lee)" , "- - Lee (sl.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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