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bravery

[bray-vuh-ree, brayv-ree] / ˈbreɪ və ri, ˈbreɪv ri /


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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also praised the pilot's "extraordinary bravery", saying he fought back despite being wounded and helped prevent a catastrophic mid-air disaster.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

For doing so, he was honored for his bravery and celebrated on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Unless you are one of the elite, effervescent few who have never experienced unrequited interest, dating requires a certain level of bravery.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Cassius accepted the hero award from the city of Miami Police Department at a ceremony recognizing his bravery on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

“It is not bravery, Pinmei,” Lady Meng said, reaching up to touch her cheek.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

By the end, Parkinson’s and his past braveries in the ring had rendered Ali near immobile and mute.

From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2016

Following the high-kneed, fancy twirling majorettes, some 30 bands gave out, in the simple-hearted braveries of Western brass and the intricate Oriental din of bells, cymbals and gongs.

From Time Magazine Archive

To no avail does he protest his former braveries and services; the Queen scourges him with words.

From Time Magazine Archive

He knew most of the secrets, weaknesses, and the braveries of Salinas.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

I am no pedler, good madam," said he, with a smile; "else could I find no pleasanter way of passing the time than in showing to you and your fair granddaughter my store of braveries.

From Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures by William Black




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