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lack of confidence







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“That builds upon people’s concerns and lack of confidence in its programs.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Ehrlich displayed a total lack of confidence in man’s ability to improvise, innovate and invent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

That lack of confidence is mirrored in the coaching box, with Borthwick reluctant to trust his replacements in Rome, despite how well the bench did for him in the autumn.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

On the extremely rare occasion that an animated feature for grown-ups comes to fruition, it’s a streaming-only release, exhibiting the industry’s lack of confidence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

My trouble, to be quite candid, is a lack of confidence in myself.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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