emboldened
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But behind the scenes, Beijing feels more emboldened, and more insistent on defending areas it regards as vital to its long-term strategic interests.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
After years of sketches, she was emboldened to finish the song after running into front man Lupe Esparza at 2022’s Bésame Mucho festival, who encouraged her to send a demo.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
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
"But this never deterred me, instead, it emboldened me to continue the struggle."
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
Yet in the 1950s, a civil rights movement was brewing, emboldened by the Supreme Court’s decisions and a shifting domestic and international political environment.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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