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act of courage



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Michelle Dyson, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Society, said Snow's decision to talk publicly was "a real act of courage and his story will resonate with so many".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

But his signature moment on Montlake — we’ll go ahead and call it a legendary moment — came Saturday via a singular act of courage.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2023

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

Catt considered Rankin’s vote an act of cowardice; Paul praised it as an act of courage.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling



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