gallant act
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In an extraordinary letter of thanks, the officer's father wrote to Robert Malin to commend his "gallant act" and invite him to visit them.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2018
The present generation has not gazed at a more gallant act than Cervera at Santiago.
From Time Magazine Archive
At Andrews, Sadat praised Carter for the "brave and gallant act" of calling the summit.
From Time Magazine Archive
For this gallant act Lieutenant Clarke rightly received a medal of honor.
From Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue by Various
"Don't mention it; there are other ladies present, and, no doubt, your gallant act was worthy the reward; a pleasant evening, sir," and he drew aside, stiffly military.
From My Lady of Doubt by Alonzo Kimball
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