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
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
They didn’t need his act of courage; what they needed was someone to blame.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
