confident
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Skowronska-Krawczyk says uncertainty surrounding federal research funding has created concerns about future support for this type of work, but she remains confident that "we will prevail."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
“We are confident in the strength and competitive position of the business,” it said, “and believe the company is well-positioned to deliver long-term value for all shareholders.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Carl Rushworth: A confident take from an Arsenal corner in the first half, but will be disappointed in how he dealt with the second Arsenal goal on his Premier League debut.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
A minute later, Paintsil tried to catch everyone off guard with a three-fingered shot, but the strike lacked power and Gunn made a confident save.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Kaiser Wilhelm, confident of a German victory, assured his departing troops that they would be home “before the leaves have fallen from the trees.”
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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