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ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, 'Juice', is humankind's next bold mission to the outer Solar System.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
“When any investor anywhere wants safety, they stash their money in Treasurys,” he makes bold to write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
But Pocognoli has not shied away from big calls so far - his initial bold squad and his offering of three debuts in two games stand out.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
These are just some of the bold, controversial statements that have come up at “Unpopular Opinion,” a live, interactive event where people share and defend their hot takes in front of a spirited audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Until next time, be true, be bold, be you.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
It was soon crossed out by another chalk artist who wrote “Lake Ontario” in bolder lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
The bolder choice would have been to commit to expressing the despairing lessons of this world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
On the train to Ukraine, Burnham met EU Council President Antonio Costa, telling him "the UK had to be bolder in terms of getting closer to the bloc", according to Downing Street.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Investors wonder if Ternus will make bolder bets on new technologies, according to Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Within minutes, before their eyes Ashoke and Ashima slip into bolder, less complicated versions of themselves, their voices louder, their smiles wider, revealing a confidence Gogol and Sonia never see on Pemberton Road.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Moreover, even a consumer-goods manufacturer’s boldest creations can be mimicked by a retailer’s private label.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Lanterns,” which unfolds across two timelines, is the boldest entry so far in James Gunn’s remade DC Universe.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Over the past eight years, we built great things for the people of California — some of the boldest actions any government in this country has taken in a generation,” Newsom said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
With the Rams, Kroenke had the conviction to stick with general manager Les Snead through lean seasons before they landed on one of the boldest hires the game had ever seen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Hundreds of Stannis Baratheon's boldest were doing just that.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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