confident
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He may have ruled out retirement but is not feeling quite so confident about his chances at the Crucible this year.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Stocks moved higher in midday trading, led by the Nasdaq composite, as investors grew increasingly confident that the U.S. and Iran will eventually reach a peace deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“I’m confident we’ll be able to work through these things and bring this train to the airport and to everybody that’s been waiting for it for such a long time.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
"This lets us be confident in keeping the name Nanotyrannus, because this animal is clearly not on a growth path to becoming a Tyrannosaurus rex."
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
“Be confident that your efforts were enough, my heart. Very little could have been done to save your friend.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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