make bold

phrase

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

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Throughout his career, Ackman has built a reputation for taking unconventional positions and backing them with conviction—whether making bold investment bets or weighing in on contentious public debates. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Carr made bold decisions, like tapping influencer Druski as host and moving the BET Experience into the Crenshaw community, directly responding to community desires for authentic representation and local engagement. — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Franchises that have made bold moves in the past have been rewarded for it. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 28 July 2026 This is one of the simplest ways to make bold art feel intentional rather than chaotic. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make bold

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“Make bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20bold. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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