act of courage
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Mr Daulby's family, said he "lost his life in the act of courage to save others" and his final act "was one of profound courage and he will forever be remembered".
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025
Ed Whelan called the resignation of Danielle Sassoon, acting U.S. attorney in New York, “an act of courage and integrity” in a social media post.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2025
In many instances, the sharing itself was an act of courage at a time when people are increasingly isolated.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 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
Just coming here, to the Last Hoorah party, was an act of courage.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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