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The defence secretary began Tuesday's testimony by saying, "we live in a dangerous world" and that it required bold and swift action.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Meanwhile, proponents of AI say that it can help entertainment companies save money in areas such as visual effects and test bold ideas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“We’re transforming a bold vision into reality,” Altman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The trip was part of a bold plan by manager Simon Napier-Bell to generate global headlines and raise the duo's profile so they could launch a US stadium tour.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The one with the loose ponytail and the bold stare.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Deputy Labour Party leader Lucy Powell said Sunday Burnham's mayoral experience away from the London centre of government meant he understood the "bigger, bolder measures" needed to deliver on Labour's election manifesto promises.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Last week, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said in a speech that the time had come to build towards a "bolder future" of "universal early years education", so that disadvantaged children would no longer miss out.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
I order cured tuna two ways – mojama, salt-cured and firm like jamón, and atún ahumado, smoked, like lox but bolder.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
There are also concerns about a bolder Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
The National Socialist Bond, the quisling organization of Holland, grew larger and bolder with each month of occupation.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
“Over the past eight years, we built great things for the people of California — some of the boldest actions any government in this country has taken in a generation,” Newsom said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
IonQ: This is the largest publicly traded pure play by market capitalization—and one of the boldest.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
And so Abby Johnson, often labeled as indecisive and overly cautious, took the boldest step in her professional life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Earlier this week, he released Still Alive - a YouTube stand‑up special that reviewers have described as his boldest and most personal work yet.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
She smiled and said “Well done!” as he walked past her, and it was the boldest thing she had ever done, the first time she had demanded attention from a man.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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