emboldened

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But behind the scenes, Beijing feels more emboldened, and more insistent on defending areas it regards as vital to its long-term strategic interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

After years of sketches, she was emboldened to finish the song after running into front man Lupe Esparza at 2022’s Bésame Mucho festival, who encouraged her to send a demo.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

He said he believed an emboldened ap Iorwerth would begin pushing the case for independence much harder if Plaid won in May.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

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

In the cinematographic twilight, Bernard risked a gesture which, in the past, even total darkness would hardly have emboldened him to make.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley