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new-found

British  

adjective

  1. newly or recently discovered

    new-found confidence

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Fuelled by its new-found energy wealth, Añelo's population soared from 10,788 in 2010 to 17,893 in 2022, an increase of more than 60%.

From BBC

Pope's replacement as vice-captain, Harry Brook, did not bat like a man with a new-found sense of responsibility.

From BBC

But the tale has another twist thanks to Hungary's new-found passion for the lost African prince.

From Barron's

Snoeijs also enjoys trips to Sefton Park to practise her new-found interest in photography and does jigsaw puzzles when she's at home.

From BBC

Aiman is now riding the wave of his new-found fame and has dozens more followers on TikTok and Instagram, where he posts the music he makes.

From BBC