emboldened

Example Sentences

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But this time, many of the most prominent conservative commentators felt emboldened enough to openly criticize the administration’s actions.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

That is because families feel newly emboldened to denounce the arrests of their loved ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"But this never deterred me, instead, it emboldened me to continue the struggle."

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

"I hope that churches will feel emboldened now to counteract racism whenever they see it," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

They looked down over the sill and discovered the problem: The fast-growing crowd of spectators, emboldened by seeing passengers in the first car, had leaped into the next car, ignoring shouts to stay back.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson