confidence

Example Sentences

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S&P Global’s chief business economist noted business confidence dipped but hoped for a swift resolution to the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In person, she has a newfound ease and confidence that suggests her nocturnal odysseys paid off.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Amanda was so resilient on the journey. She just never lost confidence in the project.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Chuck in a strong earnings season, with average S&P 500 profit growth projected at 13%, and renewed confidence in artificial intelligence after OpenAI’s latest mega funding round External link and the mood music seems good.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

As I twirled the spiral phone cord tight around my finger, my confidence thinned with each ring.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas