embolden
Example Sentences
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An emphatic victory for Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party would cement her grip on power and embolden her to pursue her vision of revitalizing Japan’s economy and raising stagnant incomes with aggressive fiscal spending.
After catching the attention of a producer in Chengdu, the provincial capital, Mr. Hu was soon emboldened to move to Chengdu, where he has since built a successful career as a rap artist.
Mr. Pinsker attaches much importance to that effort, noting that it emboldened military enforcement of emancipation and Congressional support for black recruitment.
Over time, they became emboldened, and at least one pierced both eggs.
From Los Angeles Times
The question is whether it will embolden Washington as it seeks effective control of infrastructure assets owned or controlled by Chinese companies.
From Barron's
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