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gallantly

[gal-uhnt-lee] / ˈgæl ənt li /


ADVERB
pleasantly
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When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

Arenales gallantly stepping up to support Espinal against a social firing squad sparked a flame between the two.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2025

Forest Service Ranger Ed Pulaski, who gallantly led the effort to fight the devastating “Big Burn” fire of 1910 in Idaho and Montana that burned 3 million acres and claimed dozens of lives.

From Seattle Times Jul. 30, 2022

Despite his eventual defeat, Tipu was respected by the British for his military acumen and "the way he died gallantly in battle", according to Mr Dalrymple.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2022

In another wet area a few miles closer to Chamisaville, tiny toads gallantly hopped across the road.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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