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She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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Any movement needs a certain number of courageous martyrs.
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Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
The incredibly courageous men have agreed to participate in a program to reenact the crimes in order to help with their trauma.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 22 May 2024
Her courageous stance underscores the need to reassess our foreign policy.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion, seeking to defend their liberty and stand against the tyrannical forces that seek to subjugate them.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 May 2024
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Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
The incredibly courageous men have agreed to participate in a program to reenact the crimes in order to help with their trauma.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 22 May 2024
Her courageous stance underscores the need to reassess our foreign policy.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion, seeking to defend their liberty and stand against the tyrannical forces that seek to subjugate them.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 May 2024
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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courageous
adjective
cou·ra·geous
kə-ˈrā-jəs 
: having or marked by courage : brave
courageously
adverb
courageousness
noun
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