bravery
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She said he had been an "excellent" police officer who had been commended and nominated for a bravery award during his career.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Among them are white male entitlement versus the crushing demands of Black exceptionalism; the complicated bond linking fathers to sons; and the agonizing bravery required of mothers raising boys the world is conditioned to ostracize.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
"We are proud of him for his nature, for his bravery," another neighbour, Laxmikant Joshi, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
For doing so, he was honored for his bravery and celebrated on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
We have since received hundreds of accolades for bravery and commitment to the battle for human rights.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
By the end, Parkinson’s and his past braveries in the ring had rendered Ali near immobile and mute.
From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2016
Following the high-kneed, fancy twirling majorettes, some 30 bands gave out, in the simple-hearted braveries of Western brass and the intricate Oriental din of bells, cymbals and gongs.
From Time Magazine Archive
To no avail does he protest his former braveries and services; the Queen scourges him with words.
From Time Magazine Archive
He knew most of the secrets, weaknesses, and the braveries of Salinas.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Necklaces with beads and jewels threaded thereon or the plain laces with a hanging ornament are among the common braveries of all times and countries.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
Vocabulary lists containing bravery
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