in confidence
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The recent dip in confidence may have more to do with inflation, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
He says being in a band has helped the young people grow in confidence and develop self-esteem.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
China’s consumer recovery may be less about a broad rebound in confidence and more about pockets of spending where companies can convert anxiety, loneliness, aging, and lifestyle aspiration into services.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
He told us in confidence that merger talks among Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, Dallas Cowboys president Tex Schramm and Mr. Rozelle had concluded that morning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Only then could the people rise up in confidence and truly liberate themselves from repression.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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