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lack of confidence







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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard even said this week that the 23-year-old could benefit from being taken out of the team altogether, to overcome what the club's former captain perceives as a lack of confidence.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

That Musk is considering working with another chip manufacturer could be viewed by investors “as a lack of confidence in trusting the future of his important endeavor to Intel alone,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Many people report barriers such as lack of confidence, uncertainty about how to start, fear of injury or the belief that gyms are not for them.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Watching long-run inflation expectations is important to Federal Reserve officials, who worry that a lack of confidence in their ability to rein in inflation could itself contribute to an inflationary increase in wages and spending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

“I can’t figure it out,” Charlie said, his lack of confidence evident in his voice.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson


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