emboldened
Example Sentences
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A Church of Ireland minister has said she hopes churches "feel emboldened to counteract racism whenever they see it".
From BBC
After catching the attention of a producer in Chengdu, the provincial capital, Mr. Hu was soon emboldened to move to Chengdu, where he has since built a successful career as a rap artist.
Mr. Pinsker attaches much importance to that effort, noting that it emboldened military enforcement of emancipation and Congressional support for black recruitment.
Over time, they became emboldened, and at least one pierced both eggs.
From Los Angeles Times
The detainees have been emboldened by the changes beyond the wire, she says.
From BBC
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