emboldened
Example Sentences
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Karim, another would-be migrant turned back, said news of some successful crossings emboldened many to make their own attempt.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
For now, Infantino is as emboldened as he has ever been.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
They may even feel emboldened to misbehave again.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea on Monday, where he met an emboldened Kim Jong Un who has drawn closer to Moscow while expanding his country's nuclear weapons programme.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Thus emboldened, Leah and I cut down a bunch the size of Ruth May from behind Eeben Axelroot’s outhouse, while he was inside.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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