as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
he managed to get back to camp, despite the grizzly bears, through sheer intrepidity
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Noun
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Indeed, as the dog plucked up the courage to jump into the water, the man on the boat appeared to steer off and left the dog alone.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Despite this, some victims showed immense courage.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The four-time Oscar-winning film follows 17-year-old Paul Bäumer (Felix Kammerer) and his classmates, who quickly enlist in the army, motivated by dreams of heroism and glory.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Acts of heroism Minneapolis doctors and law enforcement echoed Merkel’s sentiment throughout the day on Thursday, describing the grueling escape children and teachers endured, as well as the heroic rescue efforts that saved countless lives.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Despite Weston’s bravery in the face of deadly violence, Halsne told NBC that his son is now afraid to be alone.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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During a Thursday news conference, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara recounted the bravery of the first officers on scene.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Academic prowess brought to bear on defining the still-nascent internet!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, technological prowess and know-how would harmoniously align with other advancements, innovations, and behavioral shifts after the 50,000-year mark.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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