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embolden

[em-bohl-dn] / ɛmˈboʊl dn /


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Several officials have urged the central bank to weigh rate increases this year, and a strong June jobs report on Thursday could embolden some to press for a hike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

An emphatic victory for Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party would cement her grip on power and embolden her to pursue her vision of revitalizing Japan’s economy and raising stagnant incomes with aggressive fiscal spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

The question is whether it will embolden Washington as it seeks effective control of infrastructure assets owned or controlled by Chinese companies.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

"A US strike could embolden the protesters and distract the regime," he added.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

After all, he was himself a former bond trader, and had been brought in to embolden Morgan Stanley’s risk-taking culture.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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