act of courage
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The family of Mr Daulby has also paid tribute to their "hero" who died during "the act of courage to save others".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
The family commended “this act of courage, along with Alijah’s incredible will to survive,” calling it “nothing short of miraculous.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
She is perhaps the most unlikely character to change this family’s fortunes, but she commits an audacious act of courage, a move that could end a legacy of faltering identities.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2023
“In my 35-plus years of education, this was an extraordinary act of courage and maturity on his part,” said Robert Livernois, superintendent of Warren Consolidated Schools.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2023
“It was an act of courage far surpassing any other in my life. And I am glad to see you going, Nell, because I would certainly never do it again.”
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
