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Streeting said he embarked on a "bold programme of reform and modernisation" during his time as health secretary to ensure "that we were maximising value for money and cutting waste".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
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
The biggest advocate for this bold undertaking, besides Father Jack, was Jim Kim.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
"I have become bolder as I have become older," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Investors might have also expected a bolder target from Ives.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
We need bolder action on several fronts, such as new types of health professionals that make nutrition their No. 1 priority and more effective dietary interventions, among other things.
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
The sigil grows bolder and brighter, and the webbed masses from the ceiling begin unwinding toward the floor.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Two of California’s boldest aerospace innovators joined forces to unveil an autonomous attack aircraft Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
He then turned to content, growing Comcast’s stable of networks and making one of his boldest moves: a hostile bid to buy Disney.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
IonQ: This is the largest publicly traded pure play by market capitalization—and one of the boldest.
From Barron's ● May 15, 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
Patchface covered his ears, Princess Shireen pressed her face into her mother’s furs, and the boldest of the queen’s knights moved forward, steel in hand.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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