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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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So many alternative sports have gained in popularity for boys and girls, from skateboarding to rowing to rugby, with a little seed money to help attract the curious and the courageous.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Pool, restaurants, bar, fitness center, spa Bonus Tip: Bikes are provided to guests eager to explore the lavender fields, medieval villages or to those courageous enough to ascend up Mount Ventoux.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Pool, restaurants, bar, fitness center, spa Bonus Tip: Bikes are provided to guests eager to explore the lavender fields, medieval villages or to those courageous enough to ascend up Mount Ventoux.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 5 May. 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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