in confidence
Example Sentences
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"I found myself improving in confidence, in talking to people, even serving people, talking to an interviewer who's asking you questions," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Rebellion was rare in post-war parliaments but became more common in the Major, Blair and coalition governments as backbenchers grew in confidence and party management weakened.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
In a statement responding to the US plans, Afghanistan's foreign ministry said nationals abroad could return in "confidence and peace of mind", insisting there was no safety threat.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
“We did see a big decrease in confidence among retirees this year — a decline that we haven’t seen since post-COVID,” said Craig Copeland, director of wealth benefits research at EBRI.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
The rumors that had been filtering down the backstretch, whispered in confidence between dockers and horsemen, suddenly became noisy public accusations: Something is wrong with Seabiscuit.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
