empowering

Example Sentences

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This is a show that pits real people against each other by requiring them to build friendships and trust while empowering a few to sow doubt and dissent by lying through their teeth.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

“We look forward to reviewing the legislation and providing constructive feedback as part of the process, and remain committed to empowering student athletes while helping build a sustainable future for college sports.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

"He was empowering, he was generous, he was curious," said Baldwin.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Harvard may get a more empowering storyline than his florist-hairdresser-retail-clerk predecessors, but the humor is redolent of the same punishing cliches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“You can’t let what other people think about you bother you; you’ll never be happy if you do. Turning an insult into something you embrace is a good way of empowering yourself.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez