as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
it took a special kind greatheartedness for the conscientious objector to remain true to his beliefs
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The book features contributions from leading activists, artists and ordinary citizens, who tell their own stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations and acts of resistance.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
9 May 2025 -
As their troubles escalate, the animals discover that revolution is just the beginning and must find the courage to stand up to Napoleon and save Animal Farm.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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In Spanish, my grandmother read tales from Las Mil y Una Noches—in English, The Thousand and One Nights—bringing the world beyond Leigh Street, Scheherazade's magical world of Central Asian pluck, heroism and ingenuity, into the life of my mother and her siblings.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2025
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The hazardous lives of urban birds: Ian Frazier on the bravery of pigeons living outside the law.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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Prince William is stepping out with King Charles and Queen Camilla to recognize recipients of the U.K.'s highest honors for gallantry.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, his closest associate, Laurent, is the true expert con artist but uses his swindling prowess for good, screwing over only the rich assholes who deserve it.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Jones went off the board next, courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens, an organization long revered for its drafting prowess.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Greatheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatheartedness. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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