emboldened
Example Sentences
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Constant shifts in diesel prices, transportation costs and the tariff environment have emboldened business to feel justified in passing costs on to consumers, said Firrincieli, the sales manager from the logistics company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Instead, the conflict has emboldened Iran’s leaders and mobilized their supporters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Perhaps emboldened by the support he has received from outside Europe in recent days, Infantino is not going to stand down easily.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
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
He did not feel defeated by the end of the Soviet Union; he felt emboldened by it.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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