emboldened
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Fender was emboldened by a German court ruling that declared the Stratocaster a copyrightable work of art.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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
He said he believed an emboldened ap Iorwerth would begin pushing the case for independence much harder if Plaid won in May.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Perhaps emboldened by Pyongyang's new closeness to Russia, Trump's comment in October that he was "100 percent" open to meeting Kim again went unanswered.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
It is likely that the rebels were emboldened by the king’s long absence in Asia.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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