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confidence

[kon-fi-duhns] / ˈkɒn fɪ dəns /




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But one insult residents won’t brook is someone who doesn’t have confidence in better days ahead for the city no matter how dire things may be.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

With US consumer confidence at historic lows, it's a tough time for retailers across the country.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The company said it doesn’t expect any improvement in consumer confidence, adding that trading is heavily weighted toward the final quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

IPOs have fared, saying in a Tuesday note shared with MarketWatch that the IPO market serves as a gauge of investor confidence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He’s standing with a confidence he didn’t have an hour ago.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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