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new-found

British  

adjective

  1. newly or recently discovered

    new-found confidence

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Whatever happens against Musetti, it will be intriguing to see how Fery fares over the coming months given his new-found status.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

That new-found scrutiny took a toll on Gunn's mental health.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

She's developed a new-found a love for traditional Irish music saying: "It's awesome. I love seeing all the instruments, I love the music."

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Unlike in the case of Cape Verde's Vozinha, Payne's new-found fame didn't come from his efforts during a match.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

“Dear lad,” she said, “you must take these with you when you go to Athens with your new-found father. They are the clothes you were wrapped in when I found you.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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