emboldened

Example Sentences

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But this time, many of the most prominent conservative commentators felt emboldened enough to openly criticize the administration’s actions.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

"I hope that churches will feel emboldened now to counteract racism whenever they see it," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Dozens of other public companies followed Saylor’s lead, emboldened by a surge in crypto prices during the early months of the second Trump administration and the performance of Strategy’s shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

With my mind on Turner, I do transcend; I feel so emboldened I could leave anything behind in peace after the session.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

The ruling allowed black students to anticipate a different future and emboldened a few of them to try to make it happen.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose