make bold

phrase

: venture, dare
making bold to think of himself as a guardian of culture …W. H. Pritchard

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But Ewers’ quick processing and knack for making bold throws could create an opening for the second-year quarterback if Willis struggles in the exhibition season. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 These are conditions that can make bold creative and values-driven work easier to kill. Alan Brown, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 At its most basic, dopamine decor can be boiled down to making bold choices. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026

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“Make bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20bold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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