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Example Sentences
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For much, much more on the style of “The Phantom”—from Beth’s frilly nightgowns to Marie’s suits of armor—visit Joan’s putting on a bold front for the world, the world, bolder than ever, in fact.
From Slate • Jun. 13, 2012
The Administration, putting up a bold front, had asked a year's extension of OPA's complete powers.
From Time Magazine Archive
William Saroyan's The Adventures of Wesley Jackson presented a moist and flaccid soul behind a bold front.
From Time Magazine Archive
Baseball's bigwigs put up a bold front at their National-American League meeting last week in Manhattan.
From Time Magazine Archive
At such times, one must put up a bold front despite what one feels inside.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
