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
A U.S. emboldened by its world-leading fossil-fuel output.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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
And I owe it to the rebels who, emboldened by Cinna’s example, might be fighting to bring down the Capitol at this moment.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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