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The global spotlight has emboldened Al-Houthi, who in almost-weekly speeches by video from an undisclosed location has positioned himself as the most prominent Arab and Muslim leader standing up for Palestinians.

Richardson said that while his client was innocent of wrongdoing, he worries that people reading about the case will feel emboldened.

Other rogue nations with nuclear ambitions could feel emboldened to launch programs of their own.

According to the people close to Chinese policymakers, he was emboldened to press his advantage, convinced the U.S. lacked the stomach for more economic pain.

Some have continued to launch leveraged ETFs, seeking to capitalize on investors emboldened by the market’s recent rally.