as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
Churchillian speeches that encouraged Britons to keep their pecker up during those trying times
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Noun
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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 -
With the courage to ask: What does this mean in context?—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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In the content arena of today where sensationalism in storytelling is the norm, tonight’s one-hour special Lifelines of Hope on The CW, airing at 9 p.m. ET, is an immediate reminder of the value of true heroism.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Kawhi Leonard’s stoic heroism and Jordan-esque iciness sealed Game 2 for the Clips in a second one-possession thriller.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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But the neighbor lost his nerve and instead dumped the boy with a cop.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
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As all 2,161 of their fans entered Fratton Park, the nerves were palpable — but there was an air of confidence.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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