act of courage
Example Sentences
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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
It’s a fine pass we’ve come to when simply speaking the truth and stating the obvious are considered newsworthy, much less an act of courage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 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
It will require a great act of selflessness to choose Abnegation, or a great act of courage to choose Dauntless, and maybe just choosing one over the other will prove that I belong.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
