empowered
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The closeted kid who felt empowered to come out during their showcase monologue, only to receive uproarious applause from the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
According to Harris, Boulder’s “entire thesis” depended on the idea that the “mere fact of having injuries” empowered it to regulate “worldwide conduct.”
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
"We must foster a culture in which sexual assault is inexcusable and ensure our community is empowered and understands informed consent," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
When it was time to take a stand for Black people, he didn’t ask for permission, because he was already empowered to do so.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2026
He gave Bloom a cable from the Exposition Company that empowered De Young to hire someone to select the concessions for the Midway Plaisance and guide their construction and promotion.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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