gallantry
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Gallantry is being the victor and refusing to humiliate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
He has received other military decorations over the years, including: the Distinguished Military Service Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, the Bronze Star Medal and the Silver Star Award.
From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023
He was also awarded the Medal for Gallantry in 2006 for his roles as a patrol scout and sniper in Afghanistan.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023
A porter at the hall, Lucasz Koczocik, also received a Queen's Gallantry Medal for forcing Khan out of the venue, using an ornamental spear, despite him having sustained serious injuries from three stab wounds.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2023
Gallantry to impress the OAS is what Minerva guesses.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing gallantry
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