emboldened

Example Sentences

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South Korea, for instance, is heavily dependent on natural-gas imports and sits on the border with an emboldened North Korea, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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

"I hope that churches will feel emboldened now to counteract racism whenever they see it," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Over time, they became emboldened, and at least one pierced both eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

For after their defeat at Vailà, one faction of these cities was immediately emboldened and seized the entire territory from them.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli