confident
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Example Sentences
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"We are quite confident this circuit is one of the mechanisms that contributes to the cognitive impairment that is a major part of the pathology of schizophrenia."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
“I really do feel confident that I can catch any ball that comes my way,” he said in January.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
"When the processes develop to the point where a decision needs to be made, I'm confident that we, I mean the citizens of the Republic of Armenia, will make that decision, of course," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
“It will take time, but we remain confident that serving 1.4 billion potential athletes in China is one of the most powerful opportunities in sport.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
When Mom and Jack met with his teacher for their conference, she proudly reported that Connor is a confident and popular boy, with excellent skills in spelling and math.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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