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confidence

[kon-fi-duhns] / ˈkɒn fɪ dəns /




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After the uncertainty stemming from the U.K.’s later-than-expected budget date, confidence has returned to the market, with buyer demand rebounding in 2026, according to the report.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If there's ever a game we need to look to give us confidence, it's this one."

From BBC

Even when she isn’t job hunting, Andrus sometimes looks at her binder for a confidence boost on bad days.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is going to give him a lot of confidence, and joy and energy and to the team, too," Arteta said.

From Barron's

Newcastle, who are ninth in the Premier League, now face the prospect of having to play eight games in February but their coach Eddie Howe said holding PSG would give the Magpies confidence going forward.

From Barron's