make bold

phrase

: venture, dare
making bold to think of himself as a guardian of culture …W. H. Pritchard

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Franchises that have made bold moves in the past have been rewarded for it. Annie Costabile, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Confidence supports leaders in making bold choices under pressure and standing behind those decisions. Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 This is one of the simplest ways to make bold art feel intentional rather than chaotic. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 But Ewers’ quick processing and knack for making bold throws could create an opening for the second-year quarterback if Willis struggles in the exhibition season. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make bold

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“Make bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20bold. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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