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

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

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Mr. Pinsker attaches much importance to that effort, noting that it emboldened military enforcement of emancipation and Congressional support for black recruitment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Over time, they became emboldened, and at least one pierced both eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

In the years immediately following the events in Washington, Chicago, and Elaine, it became increasingly clear that, rather than be diminished by the riots, African Americans were emboldened by them.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler