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

"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

And Bediako’s return seems to have emboldened others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

“Sir,” I say to the stranger, emboldened by the comforting shelves of canning jars and bins of nails and feed.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George