emboldened
Example Sentences
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But the last year has certainly emboldened Beijing.
From BBC • 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
Back then, widespread layoffs and furloughs pushed some people to go into business for themselves, while others were emboldened to quit working for The Man during an office hiatus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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
“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
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