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This requires a different balancing of one's own ego, which in this context, is not self-confidence but the prioritizing of the collective outcome.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026 -
Even better when that power of recollection is amplified by imagination, an entomological fascination with the English language, and boundless self-confidence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Ultimately, critical thinking is about having the humility to gather information and the boldness to act on it.—
Steve Muscato,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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What makes her approach distinct isn’t the under-eye blending itself but the boldness and unapologetic commitment to high-pigment color, applied generously.—
Susan Akyeampong,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Her self-assurance has kept her armored against the backlash and backhanded compliments that have surfaced in some online discourse surrounding her music.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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We are flabbergasted at the audacity of Todd and Chase Chrisley, who are more focused on attacking my client rather than defending themselves against the allegations of criminal conduct.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Status here is famously measured in horsepower and the audacity of one’s custom paintwork.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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This lack of confidence and social anxiety is reflected by some of the books on Marilyn’s shelves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Wells Fargo will offer financing to builders interested in buying the printers, signaling institutional confidence in alternative construction.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The government, which used the firefighting foam at 28 defense bases across the country, alleged 3M gave assurances the substance was safe to dispose of, biodegradable and nontoxic.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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The government, which used the firefighting foam at 28 defense bases across the country, alleged 3M gave assurances the substance was safe to dispose of, biodegradable and non-toxic.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Self-assertiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assertiveness. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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