Example sentences of "[pron] more confidence " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Perhaps some people need a psychological or emotional crutch before their faith will come back or to give them more confidence . |
| 2 | In the recent cup tie at Stradey Park I was saddened to see their lack of commitment , but a recent big win at Newport has given them more confidence and I think that we should watch out for them next season . |
| 3 | They know there 's no way I can play as I did when I was No 1 in the world but hopefully with more matches which will give me more confidence , they will see me play good tennis ’ . |
| 4 | Something about the fact that this chap stammered gave me more confidence . |
| 5 | Asked how personal development had been affected , responses reveal improvements in self-confidence , social skills and aspirations : ‘ it has given me extra confidence to speak at meetings , e.g. community council , community association meetings ’ ; ‘ it has brought out skills I never new I had ’ ; ‘ I have learned to work closer with people since I joined , which is a new experience for me , and become more tolerant of people 's attitudes and ways ’ ; ‘ I am more aware of my own attitude towards my group ’ ; ‘ it has given me more confidence in my own ability to learn new skills ’ ; ‘ made me do things that I thought I was not capable of doing ’ . |
| 6 | Insp Best said : ‘ I have come here with a very open mind but what I want to do is to develop the skills I have already and I am hoping it will give me more confidence . |
| 7 | If you have problems socializing , looking better might give you more confidence but you still might have to give yourself that final push to get out there and start mingling . |
| 8 | Everyone likes to hang around with people with a similar image , it gives you more confidence to experiment . |
| 9 | Adhesive inserts inside the band keep them up , giving you more confidence . |