as in self-confidence
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Art therapy, storytelling and other expressive techniques can also encourage deeper emotional connections and self-confidence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025 -
Reasons for disengagement vary, including self-confidence, schoolwork and safety.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The socialization lessons include the art of shaking hands, which most of the boys do upon greeting the older men — some shyly, eyes down, some with self-assurance.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2025
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Such programs promote real, authentic mentorship and community, build self-assurance and develop leadership—resulting in authentic, personal stories of growth that inspire.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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And yet, the core of the brand—the audacity, the punk defiance, the challenge to authority—remains intact.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In other words, Southwest — a budget airline that’s been under intense pressure from activist investor Elliott Management — is punishing the folks in the cheap seats for having the audacity to bring clothes on vacation.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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During a new episode of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast that aired Tuesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the reason the popularity of Democrats is plummeting is because of the loss of confidence among members of their own party.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Under the plan, software giant Oracle would continue to house U.S. user data and provide assurances that the data is not accessible from China, this source added.—
Dawn Chmielewski and Katie Paul,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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But on Friday, Trump indicated that despite those assurances made only a day prior, the administration would be moving FSA and the federal student loan system to the Small Business Administration.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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