self-confidence
Example Sentences
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But her life was also testament to her combination of determination, talent, self-confidence and hard work, culminating in success, without sacrificing decency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
One new program with $4.9 million of competitive funding available to groups to develop “civilizational self-confidence in Europe” is slated for “research, conferences, cultural engagements, and support for civil society” in wealthy democracies.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Bellingham's now iconic 'who else' celebration showcased his oozing self-confidence - but provided another example of the 'main character syndrome' that Southgate and some of the players had begun to notice.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
By then, I had gained self-confidence and my shyness had evaporated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
We all thought Miss Fifth Avenue was self-confidence with a capital S, but her poem was all about wishing she could make herself over.
From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes
Vocabulary lists containing self-confidence
Twins
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"With Friends Like These..." by Dorothy Rowe
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Vocabulary Review, Unit 3
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