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• Muravchik writes that "the story of Munich itself has been too often told to bear repeating, but it is worth recalling that it was not a single meeting but a series of three, with each serving to embolden Hitler further." —  Belmont Club
• At this point, the officer likely fears the crowd, as one jumper can embolden a mob to act similarly. —  Simple Justice
• Experts believe political heat and accusations of a sell out could embolden the Opposition†™ s case against the deal. —  Top Stories - Google News
• At worst, it will finally embolden Washington to finish the job by itself.
• Having a device deliver a message tends to embolden people and provides a sense of anonymity, even when the messages can be tracked to a sender, said Jayne Hitchcock, president of the volunteer organisation WHOA, Working to Halt Online Abuse. —  News24

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