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[bohld] / boʊld /




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And while Met trustee Anna Wintour stated that the cancellation was “the right decision,” a film so bold and singular as “Unzipped” argues otherwise.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

Ocean Way arrives after the collapse of the LA Jazz Festival, which had bold ambitions for a 40,000-capacity set on Dockweiler Beach yet fell apart under permit and financial stress.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Today, the home still boasts a textured, warm feel, coupled with several color-drenched spaces, such as a dark teal den—and a kitchen with bold green cabinets.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

It was a bold move which had the potential to end the reign of fishing’s young, tech-savvy stars.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

He remembered the day they’d been told they were free, and their bold decision to move north, away from the memories of the fields and the overseer.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

Investors wonder if Ternus will make bolder bets on new technologies, according to Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

"If inflation remains elevated, in my view, a potential series of small policy moves would be better than waiting and eventually concluding that even bolder actions were necessary," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

“A potential series of small policy moves would be better than waiting and eventually concluding that even bolder actions were necessary,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

She is the former head of the New Economic Foundation think tank and it wants bolder cost of living measures – from rent controls to making bus journeys entirely free for under 25s.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

It be like their spirits are inside you, remaking you into something better and bolder every time you say their names, read their poems, learn their legacy.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

In the boldest move yet globally to curb the rise of fast fashion, France is set to impose per-item fees on Shein, Temu and other platforms deemed by the legislation to engage in "ultra-fast fashion".

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

“Lanterns,” which unfolds across two timelines, is the boldest entry so far in James Gunn’s remade DC Universe.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Then, there is the new prime minister's boldest claim of all – that he will be "bringing forward the biggest changes in the last 40 years".

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

We need the boldest jobs agenda in generations.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

Getting to the top of any given mountain was considered much less important than how one got there: prestige was earned by tackling the most unforgiving routes with minimal equipment, in the boldest style imaginable.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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