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[bohld] / boʊld /




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When Burnham became prime minister on Monday, Sarwar hailed him for his "bold Labour vision".

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Meanwhile, proponents of AI say that it can help entertainment companies save money in areas such as visual effects and test bold ideas.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

“Everywhere you turn, there’s a flourish, a nuance, a detail. There’s a bold statement that makes you sit and contemplate.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

“We’re transforming a bold vision into reality,” Altman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

A few bold crows flocked near, cawing at their backs.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

Deputy Labour Party leader Lucy Powell said Sunday Burnham's mayoral experience away from the London centre of government meant he understood the "bigger, bolder measures" needed to deliver on Labour's election manifesto promises.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Decades of information-based efforts have failed to improve eating habits, requiring bolder action on several fronts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

I order cured tuna two ways – mojama, salt-cured and firm like jamón, and atún ahumado, smoked, like lox but bolder.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

There are also concerns about a bolder Iran.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

The Greek heroes had been bolder, however, or else better swordsmen.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

IonQ: This is the largest publicly traded pure play by market capitalization—and one of the boldest.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

Their third wish was the boldest move of all.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

Earlier this week, he released Still Alive - a YouTube stand‑up special that reviewers have described as his boldest and most personal work yet.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

In its willingness to usefully engage with our everyday ugliness, “The Drama” is the boldest mainstream American film in years.

From Salon Apr. 3, 2026

Finally the boldest of us confessed that the entire thing was a fraud and we played hooky from church.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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