embolden

Example Sentences

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"A US strike could embolden the protesters and distract the regime," he added.

From BBC

And critics say that other great powers, particularly China, might also feel more emboldened to copy the U.S. example and push for more control over regions they view as problematic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kroger’s stock may be ending 2025 on a sour note, but that seems to have emboldened the grocery giant to buy back more shares.

From MarketWatch

Elections followed, but the voluntary relinquishing of power had emboldened the military to make a takeover by force in 1962.

From Barron's

Klingbeil said the guarantees would also be used to boost defence while Germany grapples with an emboldened Moscow and uncertainty about the United States' commitment to ensuring European security.

From Barron's